Dutch · Technology & Media
de e-mail
Beginnernoun
Definition
Messages sent and received electronically.
Example
Ik stuur je een e-mail.
I will send you an email.
Etymology
'De e-mail' is a lexical borrowing from English, representing 'electronic mail'. Its usage expanded in the late 20th century with the rise of the internet.
How & Where It’s Used
'De e-mail' is predominantly used in formal contexts (business, communication) but is also widely recognized in informal discussions. It appears mainly in written form.