German Phrase
Deine Bestellung kommt in 3-5 Werktagen an.
Meaning
This sentence tells the listener that their order will be delivered within a period of three to five business days. It is a common way for online shops or customer service to set delivery expectations.
When to use
Use it in e‑commerce emails, order confirmations, or when a customer asks about the expected arrival time of a parcel. It works for both formal and informal communication, though the tone stays neutral.
✦Grammar Breakdown
DeineBestellungkommtin3-5Werktagenan
Possessive Determiner
"Deine" agrees with the feminine noun "Bestellung" and shows ownership.
Separable Verb "ankommen"
"ankommen" splits in the present tense: the prefix "an" moves to the end of the clause.
Time Expression with "in"
When indicating a future time span, "in" is followed by the dative case ("Werktagen").
Plural Dative "Werktagen"
"Werktagen" is the dative plural of "Werktag" (business day) required after "in".
Number Range "3-5"
A hyphen connects the lower and upper bound of the range; it is read as "drei bis fünf".
🗨In Conversation
Wann kommt meine Lieferung?
When will my delivery arrive?
Deine Bestellung kommt in 3-5 Werktagen an.
Your order will arrive in 3‑5 business days.
✕Common Mistakes
Deine Bestellung kommt in 3-5 Tage an.
Using "Tage" instead of "Werktagen" loses the business‑day specificity.
Deine Bestellung kommt an in 3-5 Werktagen.
"ankommen" must be split correctly; the prefix "an" goes to the end.
Dein Bestellung kommt in 3-5 Werktagen an.
"Bestellung" is feminine, so the possessive must be "deine".
↔Alternatives
Deine Sendung wird in 3–5 Werktagen geliefert.
Your shipment will be delivered in 3–5 business days.
Die Lieferung erfolgt innerhalb von drei bis fünf Werktagen.
The delivery takes place within three to five business days.
Du bekommst deine Bestellung in drei bis fünf Werktagen.
You will receive your order in three to five business days.
Cultural Tip
In German-speaking countries "Werktage" exclude weekends and public holidays. Shipping companies usually count only Monday‑Friday, so a range of 3‑5 Werktage can stretch to seven calendar days if a holiday falls in the middle. When writing to customers, it’s polite to mention possible delays due to holidays.