zu|stellen
Translation
delivered, served (legal)
Examples
Das Paket wurde gestern zugestellt.
The package was delivered yesterday.
Die Vorladung wurde ihm offiziell zugestellt.
The summons was officially served to him.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) to deliver sth. to sb. The package was delivered to him.
Similar Words
liefern (to deliver), überbringen (to convey)
Etymology
From 'zu-' (to, towards) and 'stellen' (to place, put). Literally 'to place towards' someone.
Memory Tips
Picture a delivery person who 'stellt' (places) a package 'zu' (to) your door.