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delivery
The formal act of handing over or delivering something that was owed, ordered, or completed. This can refer to goods, documents, or even creative work.
Der Autor war mit der Ablieferung seines Manuskripts in Verzug.
The author was behind schedule with the delivery of his manuscript.
performance
A completed performance or presentation, often in an artistic or sports context. The term can be neutral or also slightly ironic for a routine performance.
Nach dieser schwachen Ablieferung in der ersten Halbzeit muss sich die Mannschaft steigern.
After this weak performance in the first half, the team needs to improve.
This word is the nominalization of the separable verb 'abliefern' (to deliver / to turn in). It consists of the prefix 'ab-' (which here indicates completion or getting something done) and the verb 'liefern' (to deliver). 'Ablieferung' (delivery) is therefore the completed act of delivering.
Die Ablieferung der bestellten Möbel verzögert sich um eine Woche.
The delivery of the ordered furniture is delayed by one week.
In the meaning 'Zustellung' (delivery), 'Ablieferung' belongs to formal administrative and business language. It is often used in connection with contracts, deadlines, and official handovers.
Der Termin für die Ablieferung der Projektdokumentation ist der 31. Mai.
The deadline for delivery of the project documentation is May 31.
Common combinations are 'die Ablieferung der Ware' (the delivery of the goods), 'der Termin der Ablieferung' (the delivery date), or 'bei Ablieferung bezahlen' (to pay upon delivery). The preposition 'bei' is used to mark the time of handover.
Die Rechnung ist sofort bei Ablieferung fällig.
The invoice is due immediately upon delivery.
When 'Ablieferung' (performance) describes a performance, this often happens in the context of sports, art, or work. Adjectives such as 'stark' (strong), 'schwach' (weak), or 'routiniert' (routine) indicate that a performance is being evaluated here.
Der Pianist bot eine technisch perfekte, aber emotionslose Ablieferung.
The pianist offered a technically perfect but emotionless performance.
delivery
Lieferung and Ablieferung can both refer to ordered goods. Lieferung usually includes transport and delivery. Ablieferung places greater emphasis on the often formal moment when the goods are actually handed over to the recipient.
Bei der Ablieferung der Maschinen bestätigt das Werk den Empfang.
Upon delivery of the machines, the plant confirms receipt.
Die Lieferung der Maschinen vom Lager zum Werk dauert zwei Tage.
The delivery of the machines from the warehouse to the plant takes two days.
