Translation of German word "bestellen" to English
bestellen
/bəˈstɛln̩/
Meaning
VerbTo set in some sort of order.
How to use
The weak verb bestellen ('to order / commission / reserve / cultivate') has the non-separable prefix be- and conjugates regularly: ich bestelle, du bestellst, er bestellt, hat bestellt. It is used for ordering goods online, food in a restaurant, or conveying greetings (Grüß ihn von mir! — Give him my greetings / Bestell ihm Grüße).
🇬🇧 English
to order
Example
Es ist nach Häufigkeit geordnet
It is ordered by frequency
Das Haus ist in Ordnung; Die Maschinerie ist außer Betrieb.
The house is fine; The machinery is out of order.
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Common phrases
- einen Tisch bestellen— to reserve / book a table
- Essen bestellen— to order food
- Grüße bestellen— to convey / send greetings
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich habe bestellt
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #223 in German
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What is the definition of the German word "bestellen"?▼
The German word "bestellen" is defined as: "To set in some sort of order."
What does the German word "bestellen" mean?▼
The German word "bestellen" means "to order" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Es ist nach Häufigkeit geordnet" (which translates as "It is ordered by frequency").
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