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, mail, or something ordered to a recipient(business, logistics)
a.to deliver something (physically transport and hand over)
Der Postbote liefert das Paket jeden Morgen.—The postman delivers the package every morning.
2.to provide or supply something needed or requested(supply)
a.to supply something (e.g. goods, services, information)
Die Firma liefert Rohstoffe an viele Fabriken.—The company supplies raw materials to many factories.
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.
