German Conversation · Level 59
75 words
German word
Lieferant
Pronunciation
IPA/ˌliːfəˈʁant/
Meaning
- masculine nounsupplier
Example
Wir benötigen einen Lieferanten für Rohstoffe.
We need a supplier for raw materials.
More examples
Ein zuverlässiger Lieferant reduziert Produktionsrisiken.
A reliable supplier reduces production risks.
Core concept
A business-side source sends goods outward to the companies or customers that need them.
Common phrases
zuverlässiger Lieferant
reliable supplier
Lieferant für Ersatzteile
supplier for spare parts
regionaler Lieferant
regional supplier
Similar words
Zulieferer: A business that supplies parts or materials to manufacturers.
Anbieter: A business or individual that offers products or services to customers.
Hersteller: A factory or business that makes products from materials or parts.
Großhändler: A business that sells goods in bulk to retailers for distribution.
Definition in German
Firma oder Person, die Waren an andere liefert.
Word origin
Lieferant is formed from German liefern, meaning to deliver or supply, with -ant, an agent-forming suffix ultimately related to Latin -ans and -ant-.
Usage tips
- Lieferant is a masculine weak noun: der Lieferant, den Lieferanten, and die Lieferanten.