die Postleitzahl
Meaning and Usage
The word "die Postleitzahl" in German refers to the postal code or zip code, which is a numerical code used in postal addresses to facilitate the sorting and delivery of mail.
Linguistic Analysis
"Die Postleitzahl" is a compound noun in German, consisting of "die Post" (post) and "die Leitzahl" (code/number). The word "Leitzahl" itself is a compound of "Leit" (leading) and "Zahl" (number).
Comparisons between German and English
The English translation of "die Postleitzahl" is "the postal code" or "the zip code."
Cultural Context
In Germany and many other German-speaking countries, the postal code plays a crucial role in the postal system and is an essential part of the address when sending mail.
Example Sentences
- Bitte geben Sie Ihre Postleitzahl ein. (Please enter your postal code.)
- Meine Postleitzahl ist 10115. (My postal code is 10115.)
Memory Tips
To remember "die Postleitzahl," you can associate "Post" with "mail" and "Leitzahl" with "code/number," visualizing it as the code for mail delivery.
Additional Vocabulary
- die Adresse (the address)
- die Briefmarke (the stamp)
- das Paket (the package)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
Gender: feminine Plural: die Postleitzahlen
Conjugation (for verbs)
N/A as it's a noun, not a verb.