VERB

buchen/ˈbuːxn̩/to book; to reserve

buchen is a German verb that means to book or to reserve. It is pronounced /ˈbuːxn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "buchte" and the past participle is "gebucht".

Definitions

1.to arrange or reserve a service or place in advance(travel, reservation)

a.to secure a ticket, accommodation, or appointment ahead of time

Wir haben das Hotelzimmer schon gebucht.We have already booked the hotel room.

b.to make a formal reservation, esp. for travel or an event

Kannst du bitte einen Tisch für uns buchen?Can you please book a table for us?

Conjugation

Infinitivebuchen
Present (ich)buche
Present (du)buchst
Present (er/sie/es)bucht
Preterite (ich)buchte
Participle IIgebucht
Konjunktiv II (ich)buchte
Imperative (singular)buch
Imperative (plural)bucht
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "buchen" mean in English?
"buchen" means to book or to reserve. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "buchen"?
"buchen" is pronounced /ˈbuːxn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "buchen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "buchen" is "gebucht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "buchen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "buchen" becomes "buchte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "buchen"?
"buchen" is a verb in German.

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