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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 bringen
to bring
'bringen' and 'anliefern' both have to do with transporting something to a place. 'bringen' is very general and works for people, objects, and many everyday situations. 'anliefern' is used mainly for goods or merchandise that are transported to a specific place and handed over there. It sounds more matter-of-fact and fits well with deliveries, companies, construction sites, or shops. If a friend gives you a key, you would more likely say 'bringen'. If a truck brings furniture or materials, you can be more specific and say 'anliefern'.
anliefern
Die Firma liefert die neuen Büromöbel am Freitag an.
The company is delivering the new office furniture on Friday.
bringen
Kannst du mir nach der Arbeit bitte den Schlüssel bringen?
Could you please bring me the key after work?
In real life
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