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Available and ready for delivery to a customer. Describes that a product is in stock and can be shipped.
Das Buch ist sofort lieferbar und kommt in zwei Tagen bei Ihnen an.
The book is available immediately and will arrive at your place in two days.
The word is made up of the verb 'liefern' (to deliver) and the ending '-bar' (-able). The ending '-bar' means 'can be ...' and forms adjectives from verbs. So 'lieferbar' literally means 'can be delivered.'
Ist dieses Ersatzteil noch lieferbar?
Is this replacement part still available?
'Lieferbar' is almost always used predicatively, that is, together with the verb 'sein' (to be). Using it directly before a noun (attributively) is grammatically possible, but very rare.
Der gewünschte Artikel ist leider nicht mehr lieferbar.
Unfortunately, the requested item is no longer available.
In the context of trade and logistics, 'lieferbar' is often combined with adverbs. Common phrases are 'sofort lieferbar' (available immediately), 'kurzfristig lieferbar' (available at short notice), or 'nicht mehr lieferbar' (no longer available).
Gute Nachrichten: Das Fahrrad ist wieder lieferbar!
Good news: The bike is available again!
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For a product, „verfügbar“ can generally mean that it can be bought or used. „Lieferbar“ specifies that the product is ready for delivery and can be shipped. „Lieferbar“ is therefore the better choice when referring to shipping.
Das Sofa ist online lieferbar und kann versendet werden.
The sofa is available for delivery online and can be shipped.
Das Sofa ist in der Filiale verfügbar und kann abgeholt werden.
The sofa is available at the store and can be picked up.
