VERB
bestellen/bəˈʃtɛlən/to order; to reserve; to arrange
bestellen is a German verb that means to order, to reserve, or to arrange. It is pronounced /bəˈʃtɛlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bestellte" and the past participle is "bestellt".
Definitions
1.to order something for delivery or preparation(shopping, restaurant)
a.to request a product or meal
Ich habe eine Pizza bestellt.—I ordered a pizza.
2.to reserve or book in advance(reservation, appointment)
a.to arrange or reserve an appointment or place
Wir haben einen Tisch im Restaurant bestellt.—We reserved a table at the restaurant.
3.to arrange for someone to come or for something to happen(arrangement, transfer)
a.to request someone's presence
Der Chef hat sie ins Büro bestellt.—The boss asked her to come to the office.
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 arrange. 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.
