German noun
der Umschlag
Quick answer
The correct German article for Umschlag is der, so you say der Umschlag. The plural form is die Umschläge. In English, it usually means envelope, cover.
Meaning and usage
der Umschlag is a German noun that usually means envelope, cover in English. It is considered very common in the current noun dataset. The plural form is die Umschläge. Because this noun can map to multiple English glosses, it helps to remember it with related words and example contexts.
Learner note
Memorize this noun as der Umschlag, and pair it with the plural die Umschläge so the singular and plural stay connected in memory.
Related German nouns
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FAQ
What is the article for Umschlag?
The correct article is der, so the full noun is der Umschlag.
What is the plural of Umschlag?
The plural form is die Umschläge.
What does Umschlag mean in English?
Umschlag usually means envelope, cover in English.