VERB
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 goods or items to a recipient; to deliver(commerce)
a.to bring ordered items to a customer
Die Firma liefert die Ware direkt nach Hause.—The company delivers the goods directly to your home.
2.to supply or provide something that is required(general)
a.to provide required materials, results, etc.
Die Maschine liefert Strom für das ganze Gebäude.—The machine supplies electricity for the entire building.
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.
