German Phrase
Geht das per Einschreiben?
Meaning
The speaker asks whether a certain item (usually a document or parcel) can be sent using registered mail. It implies a concern for security or proof of delivery.
When to use
Use this question when you need to confirm the mailing method with a colleague, a customer service representative, or at the post office. It’s common in business correspondence, legal contexts, or whenever you want to ensure a piece of paper arrives safely.
✦Grammar Breakdown
GehtdasperEinschreiben?
Verb‑first in yes/no questions
In German yes/no questions the finite verb moves to the first position, so 'Geht' precedes the subject 'das'.
Per + noun (by means of)
The preposition 'per' (borrowed from Latin) is used with a noun to indicate the method, similar to English 'by'.
Einschreiben as a noun
Einschreiben (neuter) means 'registered mail' and is used without an article after 'per'.
Das as a placeholder subject
‘das’ stands in for the previously mentioned item (e.g., a document) and is neuter because ‘Einschreiben’ is neuter.
🗨In Conversation
Geht das per Einschreiben?
Can that be sent by registered mail?
Ja, das ist möglich. Ich schicke es gleich per Einschreiben.
Yes, that’s possible. I’ll send it right away by registered mail.
✕Common Mistakes
Geht das mit Einschreiben?
‘mit’ is understandable but less idiomatic in written requests; ‘per’ is the preferred preposition for method.
Geht das per ein Schreiben?
‘Einschreiben’ is one word; splitting it changes the meaning to ‘a writing’ rather than ‘registered mail’.
Geht die Dokumente per Einschreiben?
Using ‘Geht das’ with a plural noun (e.g., ‘die Dokumente’) requires adjusting the verb: ‘Gehen die Dokumente per Einschreiben?’
↔Alternatives
Können wir das per Einschreiben schicken?
Can we send that by registered mail?
Wäre ein Einschreiben möglich?
Would a registered mail be possible?
Soll ich das per Einschreiben senden?
Should I send that by registered mail?
Cultural Tip
In Germany, ‘per Einschreiben’ is the standard way to guarantee proof of receipt, especially for contracts, invoices, or official notices. The phrase sounds neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings, but in very formal business letters you might prefer the full construction ‘Könnten Sie das bitte per Einschreiben senden?’. Also note that ‘per’ is more common in written German; in spoken language many people simply say ‘mit Einschreiben’.