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 products to a recipient; to deliver(business, services)
a.to deliver goods or an order
Die Firma liefert die Pakete innerhalb von zwei Tagen.—The company delivers the packages within two days.
2.to supply or provide something needed or requested(general)
a.to supply materials or information
Der Zeuge lieferte wichtige Informationen für die Polizei.—The witness supplied important information to the police.
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.
