zustellen

hat zugestellt · stellte zu
Based on: stellen, zu
zu verb
  1. to deliver
  2. to block
1.

to deliver

(For mail, primarily physical mail, but you might also see it for email. Sounds a bit formal, especially for email.)
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Examples
  • Wir haben das Paket bei Ihrem Nachbarn zugestellt.
  • We delivered the parcel at/to your neighbor.
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2.

to block

(Blocking completely by putting something in the way. Think of a doorway blocked with a couch. "blockieren" is more idiomatic in many contexts.)
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  • Jemand hat meine Einfahrt mit Müll zugestellt.
  • Someone blocked my driveway with trash.
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How many meanings does the German word 'zustellen' have?

zustellen has 2 distinct meanings: 1. to deliver , 2. to block .

What is the past tense of 'zustellen'?

hat zugestellt / stellte zu

What is 'zustellen' related to?

The word 'zustellen' is related to stellen and zu.

Where can I learn more about 'zustellen'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.