brief

Meaning

letter (written message)

Concepts

letter

epistle

missive

line

writing

message

breve

brief

character

encyclic

favour

handwriting

script

cover letter

epistolary

introit

Gender

♀️ Feminine

Pronounced as (IPA)

/brif/

Etymology

From Middle Dutch brief, from Old Dutch [Term?], borrowed from Latin brevis (“short”).

Sentences

Die brief heb ik dus net vandaag gestuurd .

I therefore sent this letter only today.

Ik wil deze brief nog versturen , er is haast bij .

I still want to send this letter, there is a rush.