anliefern
to deliver
To transport goods or merchandise to a specific place and hand them over; to deliver.
EXAMPLE
Die bestellten Möbel werden morgen Vormittag angeliefert.
The furniture we ordered will be delivered tomorrow morning.
anliefern
to deliver
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Meanings
Usage tips
Separable verb
'Anliefern' is a separable verb. The prefix 'an-' is separated from the verb in main clauses and placed at the end of the sentence.
EXAMPLE
Der LKW liefert die Ware pünktlich an.
The truck delivers the goods on time.
Often used in the passive
This verb is very often used in the passive. In this case, the delivered goods are the focus, not the person or company doing the delivery.
EXAMPLE
Die neuen Computer für das Büro werden heute Vormittag angeliefert.
The new computers for the office will be delivered this morning.
Typical context
'Anliefern' is mainly used in commercial and logistics contexts for transporting goods, materials, or orders. It sounds more formal and technical than 'bringen' (to bring).
EXAMPLE
Die Baustoffe müssen direkt an die Baustelle angeliefert werden.
The building materials must be delivered directly to the construction site.
Compare with
anliefern vs ausliefern
to deliver / extradite
Both ausliefern and anliefern can refer to bringing ordered goods to a destination. Ausliefern focuses more on the end customer or distribution, while anliefern focuses on a specific destination or receiving location. For goods brought to a warehouse, anliefern is therefore especially appropriate.
anliefern
Der Lieferant muss die bestellten Waren am Morgen an das Lager anliefern.
The supplier has to deliver the ordered goods to the warehouse in the morning.
ausliefern
Der Händler lässt die bestellten Waren direkt an die Kunden ausliefern.
The retailer is having the ordered goods delivered directly to the customers.
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