How the word "der Brief" is translated into English
Ich schreibe einen Brief an die Firma.
[ˈɪç ˈʃraɪ̯bə ˈaɪ̯nən ˈbriːf ˈan ˈdiː ˈfɪrma.]
I'm writing a letter to the company.
Ist ein Brief für mich da?
[ˈɪst ˈaɪ̯n ˈbriːf ˈfyːɐ̯ ˈmɪç ˈdaː?]
Is there a letter for me?
Der Brief liegt auf deinem Tisch.
[deːɐ ˈbriːf ˈliːkt ˈaʊ̯f ˈdaɪ̯nəm ˈtɪʃ.]
The letter is on your desk.
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