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Anlieferung
🚚 What exactly is 'Anlieferung'?
Die Anlieferung (noun, feminine) refers to the act or process of delivering goods, items, or materials to a specific location. It's the delivery itself, particularly the arrival.
Unlike the more general 'Lieferung' (delivery), 'Anlieferung' often emphasizes the specific moment and place of arrival, e.g., at a warehouse (Warenlager), construction site (Baustelle), or shop (Geschäft).
There is only one article for this word: die.
Article rules for der, die, and das
-ung → always feminine.
There are many -ung words, we won't list them all. There are only a few exceptions.
🧐 Grammar Deep Dive: Die Anlieferung
The word 'Anlieferung' is a feminine noun. The article is always die. It's mostly used in the singular as it describes the process.
Declension Singular
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die | Anlieferung |
| Genitive | der | Anlieferung |
| Dative | der | Anlieferung |
| Accusative | die | Anlieferung |
Declension Plural
The plural 'die Anlieferungen' is used less frequently but is grammatically correct. It refers to multiple separate delivery events.
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die | Anlieferungen |
| Genitive | der | Anlieferungen |
| Dative | den | Anlieferungen |
| Accusative | die | Anlieferungen |
Example Sentences
- Die Anlieferung der neuen Möbel erfolgt morgen Vormittag. (The delivery of the new furniture will take place tomorrow morning.)
- Bitte bestätigen Sie den Erhalt der Anlieferung. (Please confirm receipt of the delivery.)
- Wir erwarten heute mehrere Anlieferungen von verschiedenen Lieferanten. (We are expecting several deliveries from different suppliers today.)
- Bei der Anlieferung wurde die Ware auf Schäden überprüft. (The goods were checked for damage upon delivery.)
🌐 How is 'Anlieferung' used?
'Die Anlieferung' is primarily used in contexts related to logistics, trade, transport, and inventory management.
- Logistics & Warehousing: Describing incoming goods. (e.g., Die Anlieferung erfolgt an Tor 3. - Delivery is at gate 3.)
- Trade & E-Commerce: Delivery of ordered goods to the customer or a store. (e.g., Bitte beachten Sie unsere Zeiten für die Anlieferung. - Please note our times for delivery.)
- Construction: Delivery of building materials to the site. (e.g., Die Anlieferung des Betons ist für 8 Uhr geplant. - The delivery of the concrete is scheduled for 8 a.m.)
Difference to 'Lieferung': 'Lieferung' is the more general term and can encompass the entire process from order to handover. 'Anlieferung' focuses more specifically on the physical act of handing over the goods at the destination.
🧠 Mnemonics and Memory Aids
Article Mnemonic: Nouns ending in -ung in German are almost always feminine. Think of: Lieferung, Zeitung (newspaper), Hoffnung (hope)... and also Anlieferung. So, it's always die Anlieferung!
Meaning Mnemonic: Think of 'Ankunft (arrival) of the Lieferung (delivery)'. The 'An-' prefix emphasizes the arrival, reaching the destination. The delivery 'kommt an' (arrives) = Anlieferung.
🔄 Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Terms
Synonyms (Similar Meaning):
- Zustellung: Very similar, often interchangeable, emphasizes the handover to the recipient.
- Lieferung: More general term, can mean the entire delivery process.
- Warenanlieferung: Specific term for the delivery of goods.
- Wareneingang: Refers to the process and area of receiving goods in a warehouse or store (goods receipt).
Antonyms (Opposites):
- Abholung: The opposite; goods are picked up by the customer/recipient.
- Rücksendung / Retoure: Return shipment.
- Warenausgang: Goods leaving the warehouse/store (goods issue).
⚠️ Similar Words:
😂 A Little Joke
German: Fragt der Chef den Lagerarbeiter: „Ist die Anlieferung schon da?“ Antwortet der Arbeiter: „Nein, aber der Fahrer sieht schon ziemlich geliefert aus!“
English: The boss asks the warehouse worker: "Is the delivery (Anlieferung) here yet?" The worker replies: "No, but the driver looks pretty delivered (coll. exhausted/done for)!"
📜 A Little Poem about Anlieferung
German:
Der Laster rollt heran im Morgengrauen,
Paletten hoch, man kann es kaum glauben.
Die Tür geht auf, der Fahrer steigt aus,
bringt Pakete für das ganze Haus.
Es ist die Anlieferung, pünktlich und schnell,
die Ware kommt an, ist zur Stell'.
English:
The truck rolls up in morning's grey light,
Pallets stacked high, an impressive sight.
The door opens wide, the driver steps down,
Brings packages for the whole town.
It's the delivery (Anlieferung), punctual and fast,
The goods arrive, here at last.
🧩 Riddle Time
German:
Ich bringe dir, was du bestellt,
vom nahen Ort, aus weiter Welt.
Ich ende auf '-ung' und bin feminin,
am Lager, Laden oft zu seh'n.
Was bin ich?... Die Anlieferung
English:
I bring you what you ordered,
From nearby places or places explored.
I end in '-ung' and my gender's 'die',
Seen often where goods arrive nearby.
What am I?... Die Anlieferung (The delivery)
💡 Other Information
Word Composition: The word 'Anlieferung' is composed of the prefix 'an' (indicating direction or destination) and the noun 'Lieferung' (delivery).
Context: The term is particularly important in business contexts (B2B and B2C) and the logistics industry.
📝 Summary: is it der, die or das Anlieferung?
The word 'Anlieferung' is feminine, so the correct article is die Anlieferung. It refers to the act of delivering goods or the delivery itself, often emphasizing the arrival at the destination.