die Lieferung
delivery
The process of transporting and delivering goods to a recipient.
EXAMPLE
Die Lieferung der bestellten Bücher erfolgt innerhalb von drei Werktagen.
Delivery of the ordered books takes place within three business days.
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Meanings
die Lieferung
delivery / shipment
The total set of goods or items that are delivered; the shipment.
EXAMPLE
Der Supermarkt hat heute Morgen eine frische Lieferung Obst und Gemüse erhalten.
The supermarket received a fresh delivery of fruit and vegetables this morning.
Usage tips
Word structure
'Die Lieferung' (the delivery) is derived from the verb 'liefern' (to deliver). The ending '-ung' forms a feminine noun that describes the action of the verb (the delivering) or its result (the delivered goods).
EXAMPLE
Wir warten auf die Lieferung unserer neuen Möbel.
We are waiting for the delivery of our new furniture.
Context clue
Context tells you whether the process (meaning 1) or the goods (meaning 2) are meant. If it is about time, costs, or transport, it is the process. If it is about unpacking, checking, or the contents, it is the goods.
EXAMPLE
Die Lieferung hat drei Tage gedauert.
The delivery took three days.
Typical collocations
When it is about the process of delivering, you often hear 'schnelle Lieferung' (fast delivery), 'kostenlose Lieferung' (free delivery), or 'Lieferung frei Haus' (delivery free to your door). Typical verbs are 'erfolgen' (to take place) or 'sich verzögern' (to be delayed).
EXAMPLE
Die Lieferung der Pizza sollte in 30 Minuten erfolgen.
The delivery of the pizza should take place in 30 minutes.
Typical collocations
When the goods are meant, typical verbs are 'eine Lieferung annehmen' (to accept a delivery), 'eine Lieferung erhalten' (to receive a delivery), or 'eine Lieferung kontrollieren' (to check a delivery). It is also often combined with adjectives like 'frisch' (fresh) or 'beschädigt' (damaged).
EXAMPLE
Der Koch hat die frische Lieferung Fisch sofort kontrolliert.
The cook immediately checked the fresh delivery of fish.
Compare with
Lieferung vs Sendung
program / shipment
Sendung refers to the individual unit of goods, letters, or packages being sent. Lieferung can also mean the goods delivered, but it also focuses on their delivery to the recipient. Lieferung is therefore the better choice for the process.
Lieferung
Die Lieferung der bestellten Bücher erfolgt morgen.
The delivery of the books ordered will take place tomorrow.
Sendung
Die Sendung mit den bestellten Büchern wurde heute verschickt.
The shipment containing the books ordered was sent today.
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