bestellen/bəˈʃtɛlən/to order; to reserve; to commission
bestellen is a German verb that means to order, to reserve, or to commission. It is pronounced /bəˈʃtɛlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bestellte" and the past participle is "bestellt".
Definitions
1.to order something (e.g. food or goods, usually to be delivered)(commerce)
a.to request or place an order for goods or services
Ich möchte eine Pizza bestellen.—I would like to order a pizza.
2.to reserve something in advance(reservation)
a.to arrange for something to be kept ready
Wir haben einen Tisch im Restaurant bestellt.—We reserved a table at the restaurant.
3.to appoint or commission someone for a task (more formal)(commission)
a.to give a formal order or assignment
Die Chefin hat ihn als Vertreter bestellt.—The boss appointed him as representative.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | bestellen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | bestelle |
| Present (du) | bestellst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bestellt |
| Preterite (ich) | bestellte |
| Participle II | bestellt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bestellte |
| Imperative (singular) | bestell |
| Imperative (plural) | bestellt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bestellen" mean in English?
- "bestellen" means to order, to reserve, or to commission. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "bestellen"?
- "bestellen" is pronounced /bəˈʃtɛlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "bestellen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "bestellen" is "bestellt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "bestellen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "bestellen" becomes "bestellte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "bestellen"?
- "bestellen" is a verb in German.
