Schriftverkehr
written correspondence (especially official)
noun SHRIFT-fer-kayr Rare
Usage Note
Schriftverkehr refers to the body of official written communications between a citizen and an authority, or between government bodies. It is used in both administrative and business contexts; the related phrase im Schriftverkehr mit einer Behörde means 'in written dealings with an authority'.
Examples
"Der gesamte Schriftverkehr mit dem Finanzamt wurde archiviert."
Natural Translation
All written correspondence with the tax office was archived.
Literal Translation
The entire written-correspondence with the tax-office was archived.
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