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Postfach

mailbox, inbox

noun POST-fakh Rare

Also means

PO box

Usage Note

Postfach in digital contexts means an email inbox or mailbox account. Traditionally it is a PO box at the post office. Das Postfach leeren means to clear the inbox; Postfach voll is a familiar error message.

Examples

"Mein Postfach ist voll von ungelesenen Nachrichten."

Natural Translation

My inbox is full of unread messages.

Literal Translation

My mailbox is full of unread messages.

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