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German Phrase

Schau dir das voraussichtliche Lieferdatum an.

/ʃaʊ̯ diːɐ̯ das ˈfaʊ̯ɐzɪçtlɪçə ˈliːfɐdaːtʊm an/
Meaning"Look at the estimated delivery date."
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Meaning

The sentence tells someone to look at the estimated delivery date, i.e., the date the seller expects the order to arrive. It is commonly used in online shopping, logistics, or any situation where a delivery schedule is discussed.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want a colleague, friend, or customer to check the projected arrival date of a package, order, or shipment. It fits informal business chats, customer‑service emails, or casual conversation about online purchases.

✦Grammar Breakdown

SchaudirdasvoraussichtlicheLieferdatuman

1

Imperative (schauen)

‘Schau’ is the informal singular imperative of the verb ‘schauen’ (to look).

2

Reflexive dative (dir)

‘dir’ is the dative reflexive pronoun used with ‘schauen’ when the object is something you look at.

3

Accusative article (das)

‘das’ is the neuter accusative definite article referring to ‘Lieferdatum’.

4

Adjective ending (voraussichtliche)

‘voraussichtliche’ is an attributive adjective with a weak ending because the article ‘das’ already marks the case.

5

Separable verb (ansehen)

‘an’ is the separable prefix of the verb ‘ansehen’; in the imperative it moves to the end of the clause.

🗨In Conversation

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Kannst du bitte das voraussichtliche Lieferdatum prüfen?

Can you please check the estimated delivery date?

Klar, schau dir das voraussichtliche Lieferdatum an.

Sure, look at the estimated delivery date.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Schauen Sie dir das voraussichtliche Lieferdatum an.

    Mixing informal imperative ‘Schau’ with the formal ‘Sie’ is inconsistent; use either ‘Schau … an’ (informal) or ‘Schauen Sie … an’ (formal).

  • Schau dir den voraussichtlichen Lieferdatum an.

    ‘Lieferdatum’ is neuter, so the correct accusative article is ‘das’, not ‘den’.

  • Schau dir das voraussichtlichen Lieferdatum an.

    Because the article ‘das’ already marks the case, the adjective takes a weak ending ‘-e’, not ‘-en’.

↔Alternatives

  • Sieh dir das voraussichtliche Lieferdatum an.

    Look at the estimated delivery date.

  • Bitte prüfen Sie das voraussichtliche Lieferdatum.

    Please check the estimated delivery date.

  • Check das geschätzte Lieferdatum.

    Check the estimated delivery date.

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Cultural Tip

‘Schau dir … an’ is informal and suitable for friends, teammates, or a relaxed workplace. In formal business correspondence you should switch to the polite form: ‘Bitte sehen Sie das voraussichtliche Lieferdatum an.’ Also, German speakers often use the noun ‘Liefertermin’ as a synonym for ‘Lieferdatum.’