English–German
“deliver” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈliːfɐn/
Example
Die Post liefert das Paket heute.
The post office is delivering the package today.
How to say “deliver” in German
“Deliver” in German is liefern.
A supplier sends what is needed to a specified place or person.
Example sentences with liefern
Das Restaurant liefert die Pizza schnell.
The restaurant delivers the pizza quickly.
Tips for using liefern
- Unlike bringen, liefern often suggests an arranged or commercial delivery, even when a person is the subject.
Other German words for “deliver”
Ich liefere das Paket ab.
I am delivering the package.
Er trägt heute die Zeitungen aus.
He is delivering the newspapers today.
Der Kurier liefert das Paket aus.
The courier delivers the package.
Sie überbringt ihm die Nachricht.
She delivers the message to him.