Bestellen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Bestellen" is used as verb with the meaning of "order", "request" or "reserve".

Essential properties of "bestellen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: bestellen
  • Simple past: bestellte
  • Participle: bestellt

See full conjugation of bestellen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "bestellen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To place an order or request something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich möchte gerne einen Kaffee bestellen.I would like to order a coffee.
  2. Wir haben gestern Abend Pizza bestellt.We ordered pizza last night.
  3. Können Sie bitte das Buch für mich bestellen?Can you please order the book for me?

2.) "To reserve or make a reservation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich habe einen Tisch für heute Abend bestellt.I have reserved a table for tonight.
  2. Wir müssen noch Flugtickets bestellen.We still need to book flight tickets.
  3. Haben Sie schon Ihr Hotelzimmer bestellt?Have you already booked your hotel room?

3.) "To designate or appoint someone to a position"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der neue Manager wurde gestern bestellt.The new manager was appointed yesterday.
  2. Sie wurde als Vorsitzende des Komitees bestellt.She was appointed as chairperson of the committee.
  3. Der Präsident hat einen neuen Botschafter bestellt.The president has appointed a new ambassador.
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