liefern

/ˈliːfɐn/

verb A2

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Forms

present (3rd sg.): liefert
past: lieferte
perfect: hat geliefert

Meaning

to deliver
- Das Paket wird morgen geliefert.
  
  The package will be delivered tomorrow.
- Der Supermarkt liefert die Einkäufe bis vor die Haustür. Das kostet nur zwei Euro.
  
  The supermarket delivers the shopping right to the front door. That costs only two euros.

Similar words

abliefern

Abliefern is handing something in to a specific recipient, often with a deadline (homework, a report); liefern is the general commercial "to deliver/supply" goods.

Similar in other languages

Portuguese

entregar

entregar is the Portuguese word for the same thing — both mean "to deliver."

Practice

1 What does liefern mean?

2 Fill the gap: Das Paket wird morgen ___.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches liefern?

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