verb
abliefern
deliver
The German word "abliefern" is a verb meaning "to deliver" or "to hand in".
- It is made up of two parts: "liefern" meaning "to deliver" and the prefix "ab-", which often implies separation or completion (e.g., handing something off).
Similar words:
- übergeben (to hand over)
- einreichen (to submit)
- zustellen (to deliver, esp. mail or parcels)
Differences:
- abliefern often implies physically handing something to someone or completing a delivery.
- übergeben can be broader and may also mean literally "to hand over", including giving control or custody.
- einreichen is more formal, used for submitting documents or applications.
- zustellen specifically relates to delivering items like mail or packages to their destination.
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Examples
Du musst das Paket heute noch abliefern.verb
You have to deliver the package today.
Du kannst die Dokumente morgen abliefern.verb
You can deliver the documents tomorrow.
Marius muss morgen die Bücher in der Bibliothek abliefern.verb
Marius has to deliver the books to the library tomorrow.
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