German Phrase
Luftpost ist schneller.
Meaning
The sentence states that sending something by airmail is faster than other delivery methods, such as ground or sea shipping. It is a concise way to highlight the speed advantage of Luftpost.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are comparing shipping or delivery options, in business emails, travel conversations, or casual chats about sending letters or parcels.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Luftpostistschneller
Luftpost (noun)
Compound noun (Luft + Post), feminine: die Luftpost. Refers to airmail.
ist (sein)
Present tense of the verb "sein" (to be) for 3rd person singular.
schneller (comparative)
Comparative form of "schnell" formed with -er; no "als" needed when the compared element is clear from context.
🗨In Conversation
Wie lange dauert es, bis das Paket ankommt?
How long does it take for the package to arrive?
Luftpost ist schneller.
Air mail is faster.
✕Common Mistakes
Luftpost ist schnell.
The positive adjective does not convey a comparison; you need the comparative "schneller".
Luftpost ist mehr schneller.
German does not use "mehr" with adjectives that already have a comparative form.
↔Alternatives
Die Luftpost kommt schneller.
The airmail arrives faster.
Per Luftpost geht es schneller.
Via airmail it goes faster.
Mit der Luftpost ist es schneller.
With airmail it is faster.
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries "Luftpost" is the standard term for airmail, especially for international shipments. When the comparison is obvious, Germans often drop the "als" after a comparative (e.g., "schneller" instead of "schneller als die Seepost"). The phrase is neutral in register and works in both formal and informal contexts.