Der Umschlag
Example: Der Umschlag enthält einen Brief für dich.
Definition
"Der Umschlag" refers to an envelope used for enclosing a letter or document, typically made of paper and designed to protect its contents during mailing or delivery. It is commonly seen in the phrase 'Der Umschlag enthält einen Brief für dich,' meaning the envelope contains a letter for you.
Etymology
The word "der Umschlag" comes from the German prefix 'um-' meaning 'around' and the verb 'schlagen' meaning 'to strike' or 'to wrap.' Originally, it referred to something that wraps around or covers, which perfectly suits the function of an envelope as it wraps around letters or documents.
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"Der Umschlag" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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