English–German

“supply” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈliːfɐn/

Example

Die Firma beliefert das Krankenhaus mit Masken.

The company supplies the hospital with masks.

Illustration for beliefern (supply)

How to say “supply” in German

“Supply” in German is beliefern.

A supplier keeps goods moving from a source to the same customer or institution.

Full entry for beliefern: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with beliefern

Der Hersteller beliefert die Händler mit spezialisierten Komponenten.

The manufacturer supplies the dealers with specialized components.

Tips for using beliefern

  • Beliefern commonly describes commercial or repeated supply and takes an accusative recipient with "mit" plus the goods: "jemanden mit etwas beliefern".

Other German words for “supply”

Die Versorgung der Stadt mit Trinkwasser ist wichtig.

The city's drinking water supply is important.

Wir haben noch einen Vorrat an Wasser.

We still have a supply of water.

Ich führe dem Motor Benzin zu.

I supply the engine with gasoline.

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