E-Mail /ˈeː(en)mˈeɪl(de)/ · noun · CEFR A2. German translation of "email".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: die E-Mail
  • Language: German
  • Meaning: email
  • IPA: /ˈeː(en)mˈeɪl(de)/
  • CEFR Level: A2
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Article: die
  • Image:Photo of E-Mail (German)

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Example Sentences

  • Ich schreibe meiner Lehrerin eine E-Mail. English: I write an email to my teacher.
  • Die E-Mail ist heute Morgen angekommen. English: The email arrived this morning.
  • Bitte schick mir die Adresse per E-Mail. English: Please send me the address by email.

When and How to Use "E-Mail"

Use "E-Mail" when you want to talk about "email" in German. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in A2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your German study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "E-Mail" mean in German?

"E-Mail" is the German word for "email".

What CEFR level is "E-Mail"?

"E-Mail" is tagged at CEFR A2 in SmartWords German vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "E-Mail"?

"E-Mail" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "E-Mail" in a sentence?

Ich schreibe meiner Lehrerin eine E-Mail.

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