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Leserbrief

letter to the editor

noun LAY-zer-breef Rare
Communication Media

Origin: from Leser (reader) + Brief

Also means

reader's letter

Usage Note

Leserbrief is a reader's letter published in a newspaper's letters section. A traditional form of audience feedback, increasingly supplemented by online comments. Plural: Leserbriefe.

Examples

"Sie schrieb einen empörten Leserbrief an die Redaktion."

Natural Translation

She wrote an indignant letter to the editor.

Literal Translation

She wrote an indignant reader-letter to the editorial-office.

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