Sendung
/ˈzɛndʊŋ/
The English word "shipment" translates to German as Sendung.
Sendung refers to a load of goods.
Meaning: load of goods (noun)
Which one should you use?
Lieferung is a common synonym for Sendung when referring to a delivery of goods. Der Versand is a formal term for shipment. Der Transport is a formal term for shipment used in contexts like logistics or international trade.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Sendung is Sendungen. The genitive singular form is der Sendung (of the shipment) or einer Sendung (of a shipment).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈzɛndʊŋ/
Did you know?
- In a religious context, the word Sendung can describe a divine mission or a calling, such as a 'mission' given to a prophet.
- The word Sendung is used by German speakers to describe a television or radio broadcast, not just a physical shipment of goods.
- If a German speaker refers to a Sonder-Sendung, they could be talking about a special delivery or a special news report, depending on the context.
Examples in context
- Könnten Sie mir bitte den Status meiner Sendung mitteilen?Could you please inform me about the status of my shipment?
- Können Sie mir helfen, den Versand zu verfolgen?Can you assist me in tracking the shipment?
- Der Transport der Ware erfolgt per LKWThe shipment of goods is carried out by truck
- Mein Paket soll heute ankommenMy shipment is supposed to arrive today
- Die Lieferung befindet sich bereits auf dem Weg zu IhnenThe shipment is already on its way to you
- Kann ich den Status meiner Sendung überprüfen?Can I check the status of my shipment?
- Wie kann ich meine Lieferung verfolgen?How can I track my delivery?
- Könnten Sie mir bitte Informationen über den Versand geben?Could you please provide me with information about the shipment?
- Haben Sie den aktuellen Stand meiner Sendung?Do you have the current status of my shipment?
- Ist mein Paket schon angekommen?Has my package arrived yet?
- Wann wird die Lieferung stattfinden?When will the delivery take place?
- Die Sendung ist bereits unterwegs.The shipment is already on its way.
- Wir warten auf eine große Sendung.We are waiting for a large shipment.
- Ist die Sendung heute angekommen?Did the shipment arrive today?
Example conversation
Hannah and Lukas are talking in their office about logistics.
- HannahLukas, ist die neue Sendung da?Lukas, is the new shipment here?
- LukasNein, die Sendung kommt erst morgen.No, the shipment is coming tomorrow.
- HannahDas ist schade, wir brauchen sie dringend.That is a pity, we need it urgently.
- LukasIch werde den Status prüfen.I will check the status.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Sendung, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
