Die Briefmarke
Example: Ich sammle bunte Briefmarken aus verschiedenen Ländern.
Definition
"Die Briefmarke" refers to a small piece of paper issued by a postal authority, usually adhesive, that is affixed to mail as proof of payment for postage. It is commonly collected as a hobby, especially colorful stamps from different countries.
Etymology
The word "die Briefmarke" comes from the German words "Brief" meaning 'letter' and "Marke" meaning 'mark' or 'stamp.' It literally means 'letter stamp,' reflecting its use as a mark indicating postage paid on letters. Did you know? The concept of adhesive postage stamps was first introduced in the 1840s, revolutionizing mail services worldwide.
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"Die Briefmarke" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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