The idea
In this set, “der Lieferschein” (delivery note), “der Frachtbrief” (consignment note), “die Packliste” (packing list), “die Versandbestätigung” (dispatch confirmation), “der Empfangsbeleg” (receipt of delivery), “die Sendungsnummer” (shipment number) are taught in one sense each. Learn each noun with its article and the meaning used in this task. The plural column shows a useful plural for that sense; a dash marks a mass noun, nominalized action or form without an ordinary count plural here. Some words have additional meanings outside this scene.
| German term | Plural in this use | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| der Lieferschein | die Lieferscheine | delivery note |
| der Frachtbrief | die Frachtbriefe | consignment note |
| die Packliste | die Packlisten | packing list |
| die Versandbestätigung | die Versandbestätigungen | dispatch confirmation |
| der Empfangsbeleg | die Empfangsbelege | receipt of delivery |
| die Sendungsnummer | die Sendungsnummern | shipment number |
Examples
- Auf dem Lieferschein sind die Einzelmengen getrennt aufgeführt.The individual quantities are listed separately on the delivery note.
- Der Frachtbrief gehört zur Lieferung am zweiten Tor.The consignment note belongs to the delivery at the second bay.
- Die Packliste nennt auch den Inhalt des kleinen Kartons.The packing list also gives the contents of the small box.
- In der Versandbestätigung fehlt noch der erwartete Ankunftstag.The expected arrival day is still missing from the dispatch confirmation.
- Der Empfangsbeleg liegt bei den übrigen Dokumenten.The delivery receipt is with the other documents.
- Die Sendungsnummer beginnt auf diesem Etikett mit zwei Buchstaben.The shipment number on this label begins with two letters.
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Watch out
Do not use “der Lieferschein” and “der Frachtbrief” as interchangeable labels: here they mean delivery note and consignment note. Name the feature you actually mean, and use the examples to separate it from neighboring terms.
Try it yourself
Welcher Begriff bedeutet „delivery note“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
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der Lieferschein
der Lieferschein means delivery note in this set. Keep the article with the noun.
Welcher Plural ist für „der Frachtbrief“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
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die Frachtbriefe
die Frachtbriefe. This is the plural form listed for this sense; the plural article is die.
Write in German: The delivery receipt is with the other documents.
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Der Empfangsbeleg liegt bei den übrigen Dokumenten.
Der Empfangsbeleg liegt bei den übrigen Dokumenten. — The delivery receipt is with the other documents. This example places the word in a complete practical statement or question.
Practice round
Answer three questions, then rebuild three German sentences. We keep your score.
Welcher Begriff bedeutet „delivery note“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
Welcher Plural ist für „der Frachtbrief“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
Write in German: The delivery receipt is with the other documents.
Der Empfangsbeleg liegt bei den übrigen Dokumenten.
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Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe one real situation with delivery documents in three German sentences, using “der Lieferschein”, “der Frachtbrief” and “die Packliste” with their articles. Then use one of them in the plural (“die Lieferscheine”).