liefern/ˈliːfɐn/to deliver; to supply; to provide
liefern is a German verb that means to deliver, to supply, or to provide. It is pronounced /ˈliːfɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "lieferte" and the past participle is "geliefert".
Definitions
1.to bring something to a recipient, usually goods or mail(transport, commerce)
a.to deliver something (ordered goods, packages, etc.)
Die Firma liefert die Waren direkt nach Hause.—The company delivers the goods directly to your home.
2.to supply or make something available(provide, make available)
a.to supply information, material, evidence, etc.
Der Zeuge konnte wichtige Beweise liefern.—The witness was able to provide important evidence.
3.to yield or produce a result, usually in a technical or scientific context(result, outcome)
a.to result in something, to generate
Das Experiment lieferte überraschende Ergebnisse.—The experiment produced surprising results.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | liefern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | liefere |
| Present (du) | lieferst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | liefert |
| Preterite (ich) | lieferte |
| Participle II | geliefert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | lieferte |
| Imperative (singular) | liefere |
| Imperative (plural) | liefert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "liefern" mean in English?
- "liefern" means to deliver, to supply, or to provide. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "liefern"?
- "liefern" is pronounced /ˈliːfɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "liefern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "liefern" is "geliefert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "liefern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "liefern" becomes "lieferte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "liefern"?
- "liefern" is a verb in German.
