How to Say “Email” in German

Ways to say it

The noun refers to a message sent through email. To express that something is sent 'by email' or 'via email', you can use the phrase per E-Mail. You can also use the related verb mailen to mean either sending or composing and sending an email, or to send something through email.

Which one should you use?

Mail is a shortened, colloquial version.

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

E-Mail is used in formal contexts. In informal settings, the colloquial form Mail is common.

Related words

(intransitive) to send, or compose and send, an email or emails (verb): mailen.

(transitive) to send (something) through email (verb): mailen.

How does it change in a sentence?

The noun E-Mail is primarily used with the feminine definite article die. In certain regions, it is also used as a neuter noun with the article das. Both E-Mail and Mail can be either feminine or neuter.

How do you pronounce it?

The pronunciation is /ˈiːˌmɛɪ̯l/.

When do people say it?

When writing an email, the salutation and closing should match your level of formality. For a semi-formal approach, use Guten Tag [First Name]. For an informal approach, use Hallo [First Name]. Common phrases include Vielen Dank (Thank you very much) and Mit freundlichen Grüßen (Kind regards).