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.
service
In the legal sense, the formal and verifiable handover of an official or court document to a person or organization.
Mit der Zustellung der Klageschrift beginnt die Frist zur Einreichung der Klageerwiderung.
With the service of the statement of claim, the deadline for filing the statement of defense begins.
'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.
delivery
Lieferung can refer to the entire transport and delivery of goods to a recipient. Zustellung more specifically means bringing a postal item or package to the recipient. Lieferung is appropriate for the entire delivery process, while Zustellung is appropriate for the final step at the address.
Die Zustellung des bestellten Pakets an der Haustür erfolgt am Freitag.
The ordered package will be delivered to the front door on Friday.
Die Lieferung des bestellten Pakets aus Italien dauert vier Tage.
Delivery of the package ordered from Italy takes four days.
