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German Phrase

Auch für kleine, flache Umschläge.

/aʊ̯x fyːɐ̯ ˈklaɪ̯nə ˈflaːʃə ˈʊmʃlɛgə/
Meaning"Also for small, flat envelopes."
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Meaning

The sentence states that something (e.g., a mailbox, a slot, a device) is also suitable for small, flat envelopes. It is a concise product‑description fragment rather than a full sentence.

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When to use

Use this phrase in product specifications, shipping instructions, or advertising copy when you want to highlight that a service or item works not only for larger items but also for small, flat envelopes.

Grammar Breakdown

Auchfürkleine,flacheUmschläge.

1

Auch

Means 'also' or 'too' and is placed at the beginning for emphasis.

2

für + Akkusativ

The preposition 'für' always governs the accusative case.

3

Adjektivdeklination (Plural Akkusativ)

In the plural accusative without an article, adjectives take the ending -e (kleine, flache).

4

Umschlag (Plural: Umschläge)

A masculine noun; in the plural accusative the form is identical to the nominative plural.

🗨In Conversation

A

Ist das Fach nur für große Pakete?

Is the compartment only for large packages?

Nein, es ist auch für kleine, flache Umschläge.

No, it is also for small, flat envelopes.

B

Common Mistakes

  • Auch für kleiner, flacher Umschläge.

    Adjectives need the -e ending in plural accusative without an article.

  • Auch für kleine, flachen Umschläge.

    The preposition 'für' requires accusative; 'flachen' is dative.

  • Auch für die kleine, flache Umschläge.

    If you add an article, the adjective ending changes (die kleinen, flachen Umschläge).

Alternatives

  • Ebenfalls für kleine, flache Umschläge.

    Likewise for small, flat envelopes.

  • Auch geeignet für kleine, flache Umschläge.

    Also suitable for small, flat envelopes.

  • Auch für kleine, flache Briefumschläge.

    Also for small, flat letter envelopes.

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Cultural Tip

German product descriptions often use short, fragmentary sentences like this one. The lack of a verb is normal in technical writing. Pay attention to adjective endings: without an article in the plural accusative, adjectives end in -e, not -er or -en.