liefern
Translation
to deliver, to supply, to provide
Examples
Die Sonne liefert uns Energie.
The sun provides us with energy.
Der Postbote liefert das Paket.
The mailman delivers the package.
Die Firma liefert Teile an uns.
The company supplies parts to us.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to deliver sth. The mailman delivers the package.
((sb.dat)) ((sth.)) to deliver sth. to sb. He delivers me the food.
((sth.)) ((to sb./sth.)) to supply sth. to sb./sth. The company supplies parts to the factory.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bringen (to bring), zustellen (to deliver mail), versorgen (to supply)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'levern', via Old French 'livrer' (to hand over), from Latin 'līberāre' (to set free, hand over). It's a cognate of the English word 'deliver'.
Memory Tips
The sound is very close to 'deliver'. Just associate the 'lief-' part with 'leaving' a package.