Standbriefkasten

English translation: freestanding mailbox

07:59 Oct 24, 2004

German to English translations [PRO]
Marketing - Manufacturing

German term or phrase: Standbriefkasten

In a list of items produced by a particular company.

I had originally put free-standing letterbox but don't think this will do. I haven't seen a picture of these particular ones but I assume they are the "letterbox on a pole" type things that you could put near your front gate - the pole means you can put it straight into the ground rather than fix it to a wall. Anyone got a word for that?

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English translation:freestanding mailbox

Explanation:
"Standbriefkasten" or "freestanding mailboxes" are perhaps more common and popular in Europe than the U.S., but are found on many websites under both names.

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For a picture of such a mailbox, see: http://www.gartenplatz.de/Deutsch/artikel_gross/332_2agr.htm

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Timoshka
Local time: 03:22

Grading comment

OK, I shall stick with my original idea - thanks for confirmation.
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freestanding mailbox

Timoshka

curbside mailbox

Fantutti (X)

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freestanding mailbox

Timoshka
Local time: 03:22
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Grading comment

OK, I shall stick with my original idea - thanks for confirmation.

19 mins confidence:

curbside mailbox

Explanation:
How to Install a **Curbside Mailbox** - eHow.com... How to Install a Curbside Mailbox. Installing a new curb-mounted mailbox can be handy for you and the mail carrier - and add a little style to your home. Steps: ...
www.ehow.com/how_2994_install-curbside-mailbox.html

Fantutti (X)
Local time: 01:22
PRO pts in category: 19

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