A1 noun Neutral #4,786 am häufigsten

shipping

/ˈʃɪp.ɪŋ/

The act of sending goods or items from one place to another, typically by mail or a delivery service. In a shopping context, it also refers to the fee paid to have an item delivered to your home.

Beispiele

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1

I bought a new shirt online, but I had to pay ten dollars for shipping.

I paid a fee to have my new shirt delivered to me.

2

Please ensure that the shipping address provided is correct to avoid delays.

Make sure the delivery location is written correctly.

3

Does this website offer free shipping?

Can I get my items delivered without paying extra?

Wortfamilie

Nomen
shipping
Verb
ship
Adjektiv
shippable
Verwandt
shipment
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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Ship' carrying a box. Even if it comes in a small van, we still call the movement 'shipping'.

Schnelles Quiz

If you spend more than $50, the ______ is free.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: shipping

Beispiele

1

I bought a new shirt online, but I had to pay ten dollars for shipping.

everyday

I paid a fee to have my new shirt delivered to me.

2

Please ensure that the shipping address provided is correct to avoid delays.

formal

Make sure the delivery location is written correctly.

3

Does this website offer free shipping?

informal

Can I get my items delivered without paying extra?

4

The growth of e-commerce has significantly increased the volume of global shipping.

academic

Online shopping has made the movement of goods around the world much larger.

5

Our company is looking for a more reliable shipping partner for international orders.

business

We need a better delivery company for customers in other countries.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
shipping
Verb
ship
Adjektiv
shippable
Verwandt
shipment

Häufige Kollokationen

free shipping delivery with no extra cost
shipping cost the price paid for delivery
international shipping sending goods between different countries
standard shipping the regular, non-express delivery method
shipping label the paper on a box with the address

Häufige Phrasen

shipping and handling

the total cost of preparing and sending an item

next-day shipping

a service where the item is sent to arrive tomorrow

flat-rate shipping

the same delivery price regardless of weight

Wird oft verwechselt mit

shipping vs delivery

Shipping is the process of sending the item; delivery is the final act of it arriving at your door.

shipping vs shipment

Shipping refers to the service or process, whereas a shipment is the specific group of goods being sent.

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Nutzungshinweise

At level A1, you mostly use 'shipping' when talking about buying things online. It is often used as a noun to describe the cost or the method of getting an item.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'shipping' to mean only large boats, but in modern English, it is most commonly used for mail and online shopping packages.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Ship' carrying a box. Even if it comes in a small van, we still call the movement 'shipping'.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Old English word 'scip', referring originally to the transport of goods by sea.

Grammatikmuster

uncountable noun often used as a noun adjunct (shipping fee, shipping method) gerund form of the verb 'to ship'
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Kultureller Kontext

In many Western countries, 'Free Shipping' is a major marketing tool used by online retailers to encourage customers to buy more.

Schnelles Quiz

If you spend more than $50, the ______ is free.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: shipping

Mehr Shopping Wörter

mall

A1

A mall is a large building or a group of buildings that contains many different shops and stores connected by walkways. It is a central place where people go to shop, eat at food courts, and sometimes see movies.

supermarket

A1

A large self-service store that sells a wide variety of food, drinks, and household products. It is organized into aisles where customers use baskets or carts to collect their items before paying at a checkout counter.

bakery

A1

A bakery is a place where bread, cakes, pastries, and other flour-based foods are baked and sold. It is a specialized shop that often serves as a local source for fresh breakfast items and desserts.

cashier

A1

A person whose job is to receive and pay out money in a shop, bank, or restaurant. They usually work at a checkout or a counter to handle customer transactions and provide receipts.

merchandise

A1

Merchandise refers to goods or products that are bought and sold in a business or store. It is a collective term used to describe all the items available for customers to purchase.

tag

A1

A small piece of paper, plastic, or metal attached to an object to provide information about it. In shopping, it usually shows the price, size, or brand of the product.

package

A1

A package is an object or group of items wrapped together in paper or packed in a box. It is commonly used for items sent through the mail or products bought in a store.

container

A1

A container is an object used for holding or carrying things, such as a box, bottle, or jar. In a shopping context, it often refers to the packaging that holds food or products.

wrapper

A1

A piece of paper, plastic, or thin metal foil that is used to cover or protect something, especially food. It is usually removed and thrown away before the item is used or eaten.

clothes

A1

Clothes are the items such as shirts, trousers, and dresses that people wear to cover their bodies. This word is always plural and refers to the garments used for protection, comfort, or fashion.

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