verb
to deliver, to supply
A2
Liefern means 'to deliver' or 'to supply'. It's a regular weak verb using haben as auxiliary; Partizip II geliefert. Commonly transitive: etwas liefern or an jemanden liefern (deliver sth. to someone). Not separable. Used in logistics, commerce and supply contexts.
Examples
Der Postbote liefert das Paket.
The postman delivers the package.
Das Paket ist geliefert worden.
The package has been delivered.
Diese Fabrik liefert Teile an viele Autowerke.
This factory supplies parts to many car plants.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a delivery truck with 'LIEF' (like 'lief') written on the side delivering a package
sounds a bit like English 'deliver' — same idea: 'lie-fer-n'
Notes
A regular transitive verb commonly used for shipping/delivery and supplying goods.