German Conversation · Level 50
75 words
German word
Lieferung
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈliːfɐʊ̯ŋ/
Meaning
- feminine noundelivery
Example
Ich erwarte die Lieferung heute.
I expect the delivery today.
More examples
Bitte bestätigen Sie die Lieferung per E-Mail.
Please confirm the delivery by email.
Core concept
Goods leaving a supplier and reaching the person or business that ordered or needs them.
Common phrases
Lieferung vereinbaren
arrange delivery
Lieferung bestätigen
confirm delivery
Lieferung reklamieren
complain about a delivery
Similar words
Zustellung: The act of bringing a letter or parcel to the recipient's address.
Sendung: A single package or batch of goods sent to a recipient.
Versand: The process or service of sending goods from seller to buyer.
Abholung: The act of collecting goods from a shop or warehouse.
Definition in German
Unter einer Lieferung versteht man die Zustellung oder Übergabe bestellter Waren an Käufer oder Empfänger.
Word origin
The noun Lieferung derives from liefern with the suffix -ung, while liefern developed through Middle High German from Old French livrer and ultimately Latin liberare.
Usage tips
- Lieferung can refer to a shipment or an ongoing supply, whereas Zustellung usually names the act of bringing an item to its recipient.