die Auslieferung
delivery
The handover of ordered goods to the customer; delivery.
EXAMPLE
Die Auslieferung der bestellten Bücher verzögert sich um zwei Tage.
The delivery of the ordered books is delayed by two days.
die Auslieferung
delivery / extradition
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Meanings
die Auslieferung
extradition
The handover of a person to the justice system of another country so that criminal proceedings can be carried out there or a sentence can be enforced.
EXAMPLE
Der Verdächtige kämpft mit allen rechtlichen Mitteln gegen seine Auslieferung.
The suspect is fighting his extradition by all legal means.
Usage tips
Word structure
The noun 'Auslieferung' (delivery / extradition) is derived from the separable verb 'ausliefern' (to deliver / to extradite). The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a feminine noun that describes the process or result of the action.
EXAMPLE
Der Händler konnte den Termin für die Auslieferung nicht einhalten.
The dealer could not meet the deadline for the delivery.
Context clue
The context makes clear which meaning is intended. If it is about goods, packages, or orders, it means the delivery of goods. If it is about people, offenders, or the justice system, it means the handover to another country.
EXAMPLE
Wir warten seit einer Woche auf die Auslieferung unserer Möbel.
We have been waiting for the delivery of our furniture for a week.
Typical collocations
In the context of goods delivery, 'Auslieferung' is often used with verbs such as 'erfolgen' (to take place), 'sich verzögern' (to be delayed), or in the phrase 'auf die Auslieferung warten' (to wait for the delivery).
EXAMPLE
Die Auslieferung erfolgt in der Regel innerhalb von drei Werktagen.
Delivery usually takes place within three business days.
Prepositions in legal contexts
In the legal sense, the preposition 'an' + accusative is often used to name the country to which a person is handed over. One fights 'gegen' die Auslieferung (against extradition) or agrees to it with 'zustimmen' (to agree/consent).
EXAMPLE
Die Auslieferung des Angeklagten an die USA wurde genehmigt.
The extradition of the defendant to the USA was approved.
Compare with
Auslieferung vs Lieferung
delivery
Lieferung generally refers to the transport and delivery of goods to the recipient. Auslieferung focuses more strongly on the provider handing the ordered goods over to the customer. Lieferung is appropriate for the entire journey, while Auslieferung is more appropriate for the final handover.
Auslieferung
Die Auslieferung der neuen Möbel an den Kunden erfolgt am Freitag.
The new furniture will be delivered to the customer on Friday.
Lieferung
Die Lieferung der neuen Möbel aus dem Ausland dauert eine Woche.
Delivery of the new furniture from abroad takes a week.
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