21 December 2025
Say Delivery in German - Phrases You’ll Use Often
Ordering a package? Waiting on furniture? Talking to a customer service rep? Then you’ll definitely want to learn how to say delivery in German - a word that helps you navigate real-world situations with clarity.
The word is die Lieferung. It’s feminine, and the plural is die Lieferungen. If you’d like a quick and clear overview of articles like die, check out my gender video lesson.
Lieferung is one of the 1000 most frequently used nouns in German, especially useful when shopping online or dealing with service providers.
Examples in all four cases:
Nominative:Die Lieferung ist angekommen.The delivery has arrived.
Accusative:Ich warte auf die Lieferung.I’m waiting for the delivery.
Dative:Mit der Lieferung gab es ein Problem.There was a problem with the delivery.
Genitive:Der Status der Lieferung ist unklar.The status of the delivery is unclear.
Real-World Tips for Learners
Lieferung is everywhere in modern life - from business contexts to personal online orders. You’ll likely encounter it in emails, website forms, or casual conversations.
Key examples and compounds:
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Lieferzeit - delivery time
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Lieferadresse - delivery address
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kostenlose Lieferung - free delivery
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Expresslieferung - express delivery
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Teillieferung - partial delivery
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Lieferverzögerung - delivery delay
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Lieferdienst - delivery service (e.g., food or parcels)
The associated verb is liefern, meaning “to deliver.” Example:
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Wir liefern innerhalb von 3 Tagen. - We deliver within 3 days.
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Das Paket wurde gestern geliefert. - The package was delivered yesterday.
Learner note: English “delivery” can also describe how someone speaks. German uses words such as Vortragsweise for a speaker’s delivery, not Lieferung. Use Lieferung for deliveries of goods or supplies.
For “delivery confirmation,” you may see Zustellbestätigung or Zustellungsbestätigung. The exact meaning of Lieferbestätigung depends on the service.
Beginner dialogue using Lieferung:
A: Ist deine Lieferung schon da?B: Nein, sie kommt erst morgen.A: Has your delivery arrived yet?B: No, it’s only coming tomorrow.
Now it’s your turn. Think of your answer and say it aloud using Lieferung.
“Wann hast du dich zuletzt über eine verspätete Lieferung geärgert - und was war es?”When was the last time you were annoyed about a late delivery - and what was it?
Say your answer out loud and be sure to include Lieferung.
German Word of the DayNow you know how to say delivery in German - and how die Lieferung helps you communicate confidently when life or packages arrive late.
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