das Paket, -e
package
Ein Gegenstand oder mehrere Dinge, die in Papier oder einer Schachtel verpackt und zum Versenden oder Transportieren vorbereitet sind.
The German word "Paket" is a noun meaning "package" or "parcel". It refers to a wrapped or boxed item, typically for shipping or delivery.
- It is borrowed from French "paquet", so it’s not made of smaller German words.
Similar words:
- Päckchen (small package)
- Pakung (packaging)
- Sendung (shipment)
Difference:
- Päckchen implies a smaller size, often informal.
- Sendung refers more broadly to any sent item, including letters or freight.
- Paket specifically denotes a boxed or wrapped parcel.
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Examples
Das Paket kommt heute an.noun
The package arrives today.
Ein Paket wurde vor meiner Tür abgelegt.noun
A package was left in front of my door.
Gestern kam ein Paket an.noun
Yesterday a package arrived.
Hast du die Pakete schon zur Post gebracht?noun
Have you already taken the packages to the post office?
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