Translation of German word "buchen" to English
buchen
/ˈbuːxən/
Meaning
VerbTo reserve (something) for future use.
How to use
buchen ('to book / reserve / enter into accounts') is a weak verb: bucht, buchte, hat gebucht. Einen Flug buchen — To book a flight. Umbuchen — To rebook / change booking.
🇬🇧 English
to book
Example
Wir buchen ein Hotelzimmer.
We book a hotel room.
Wir buchen ein Flugzeugticket.
We book a flight ticket.
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Common phrases
- Flug buchen— to book a flight
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich habe gebucht
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #985 in German
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What is the definition of the German word "buchen"?▼
The German word "buchen" is defined as: "To reserve (something) for future use."
What does the German word "buchen" mean?▼
The German word "buchen" means "to book" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Wir buchen ein Hotelzimmer." (which translates as "We book a hotel room.").
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