Paket
/paˈkeːt/neuter
The German word for parcel is Paket.
Paket refers to a package that has been wrapped for shipment. If you want to say 'to ship', you can use the verb verschicken and to say 'to pick up', use abholen.
Meaning: package wrapped for shipment (noun)
Which one should you use?
While Paket is the standard term for a shipped parcel, Päckchen is often used to describe a smaller, lighter package or a small parcel.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Austrian German, the term Packerl is commonly used instead of Päckchen.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Paket is Pakete. When using the genitive case, such as when saying 'of the parcel', the word takes an -s ending: des Pakets. The noun is neuter.
How do you pronounce it?
/paˈkeːt/
Did you know?
- In German, Paket is used in political contexts to describe a 'package' of measures or a set of combined laws, such as a Rettungspaket for a financial rescue package.
- The word Paket is borrowed from the French word paquet.
- German uses the word packen both for wrapping a Paket and for the physical act of grabbing something firmly with one's hand.
Examples in context
- Ich öffne das Paket.I'm going to unwrap the parcel.This sentence shows how to use Paket when talking about unwrapping it.Tatoeba #2297349 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #11998525 by sundown
- Sie haben ein Paket.You have a parcel.This sentence uses Paket to state that someone has a parcel.Tatoeba #7751411 by ruth_tatoeba, translation #11178447 by sundown
- Er band das Paket zu.He tied the parcel up.This sentence demonstrates using Paket in the context of tying it up.Tatoeba #11555063 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #291017 by sundown
- Das Paket soll morgen ankommen.The parcel is scheduled to arrive tomorrow.
- Meine Sendung wurde per Expressversand verschickt.My package was sent through express delivery.
- Ich schicke dir ein Päckchen.I'm sending you a small parcel.
- Kannst du mir das Packerl abholen?Could you pick up the package for me?
- Er wird ein großes Paket an seine Eltern schicken.He's going to send a large parcel to his parents.
- Sie freut sich über kleine Päckchen, die per Post kommen.She loves receiving small parcels in the mail.
- Hol bitte das Packerl von der Post ab.Please pick up the package from the post office.
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Example conversation
Hannah and Julian are in the hallway of their home.
- HannahJulian, ist das Paket für mich?Julian, is that package for me?
- JulianJa, es ist heute Morgen gekommen.Yes, it arrived this morning.
- HannahVielen Dank für das Paket!Thank you very much for the package!
- JulianGerne, ich wünsche dir viel Spaß damit.You're welcome, I hope you enjoy it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “parcel” translations and entries Paket, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Paket, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
