German word

Paket

Pronunciation

IPA/paˈkeːt/

Meaning

  • neuter nounparcel

Example

Ich habe heute zwei Pakete erhalten.

I received two parcels today.

Illustration for Paket (parcel)

More examples

Ich kann mein Paket online verfolgen.

I can track my parcel online.

Core concept

A labeled wrapped bundle moving through a delivery network.

Common phrases

  • ein Paket schicken

    send a parcel

  • ein Paket erhalten

    receive a parcel

  • das Paket abholen

    pick up the parcel

  • ein Paket verfolgen

    track a parcel

Similar words

Lieferung: The act of delivering goods or parcels to their intended recipient.
Sendung: An item sent by mail or courier, often with a tracking number.
Päckchen: A small, light parcel that can be carried easily by hand.
Versand: The process and service of sending goods or parcels.

Definition in German

Verpackte Sendung, die üblicherweise durch Paketdienste transportiert wird.

Word origin

German Paket was borrowed from French paquet, a word for a bundle or package.

Usage tips

  • Paket is neuter, so the standard forms are das Paket and two Pakete.

Other meanings

  • packagenoun

Related words

  • Paketboteparcel delivery personnoun
  • Paketdienstparcel delivery servicenoun
  • Paketstationparcel lockernoun

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