delivery / service
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delivery
The delivery of mail, packages, or other shipments to the recipient.
Die Zustellung des Einschreibens konnte nicht erfolgen, da niemand zu Hause war.
The delivery of the registered letter could not take place because no one was home.
'Die Zustellung' (delivery / service) is a noun derived from the separable verb 'zustellen' (to deliver / to serve). The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a feminine noun that describes the process or result of the action.
Der Postbote ist für die Zustellung der Briefe verantwortlich.
The mail carrier is responsible for the delivery of the letters.
You can recognize the meaning from the object. The 'Zustellung eines Pakets' (delivery of a package) or 'einer Pizza' (of a pizza) is everyday delivery. The 'Zustellung einer Klage' (service of a lawsuit) or 'eines Bescheids' (of an official notice) refers to the formal handover of legal documents.
Die Zustellung der Ware erfolgt innerhalb von drei Werktagen.
The delivery of the goods takes place within three business days.
In the context of delivery, 'die Zustellung' is often used with verbs such as 'erfolgen' (to take place), 'sich verzögern' (to be delayed), or 'garantieren' (to guarantee).
Wegen des Streiks verzögert sich die Zustellung um mehrere Tage.
Because of the strike, the delivery is delayed by several days.
The meaning of the formal handover of documents belongs to legal and administrative language. You find this word in official letters from courts, lawyers, or authorities.
Nach der Zustellung der Mahnung hat der Schuldner zwei Wochen Zeit zu zahlen.
After the service of the reminder, the debtor has two weeks to pay.
program / shipment
'die Sendung' and 'die Zustellung' both belong to the topic of mail and packages. The difference is important: 'Sendung' means what is being sent, for example a package or several letters. 'Zustellung' means the process in which the shipment arrives at the recipient or is officially handed over. It is easy to confuse the words because a 'Sendung' is delivered. So it is natural to say: 'Ich warte auf die Sendung' (I am waiting for the shipment), but 'Die Zustellung erfolgt morgen' (Delivery takes place tomorrow).
Die Zustellung des Briefes wurde schriftlich bestätigt.
The delivery of the letter was confirmed in writing.
Leon verfolgt die Sendung online, weil er das Paket heute erwartet.
Leon is tracking the shipment online because he is expecting the package today.