Die Lieferung
Example: Die Lieferung der Pakete dauert heute länger als üblich.
Definition
"Die Lieferung" refers to the process or act of delivering goods or packages from one place to another, often involving transportation and distribution. It commonly describes the arrival or shipment of items to a customer or destination, as in the phrase 'Die Lieferung der Pakete dauert heute länger als üblich.'
Etymology
The word "die Lieferung" comes from the German verb 'liefern,' meaning 'to deliver.' It originally derived from Middle High German 'lieferunge,' related to providing or supplying something. Did you know? The root 'liefer' is connected to the idea of handing over or bringing goods, which perfectly fits the modern meaning of "die Lieferung."
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"Die Lieferung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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