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/ˈɛnvəloʊp/
Translation
Umschlag
A flat paper container, as for a letter or card.
“I wrote the address clearly on the front of the envelope.”
Das ist der ganz normale Papierumschlag, in den du Briefe steckst, bevor du sie zur Post bringst.
The maximum limits or boundaries of what is currently possible or allowed.
“The aircraft designers are always trying to push the envelope of speed and safety.”
Man nutzt das Wort oft in der Redewendung 'push the envelope', wenn jemand versucht, Grenzen zu überschreiten oder etwas ganz Neues zu wagen.