Bestellen
Example: Ich möchte eine Pizza für das Abendessen bestellen.
Definition
"Bestellen" means to request or arrange for something to be delivered or provided, often by placing an order for goods, services, or food, such as when you say, 'Ich möchte eine Pizza für das Abendessen bestellen.' It involves initiating a formal request for purchase or delivery.
Etymology
The German verb "bestellen" originates from Middle High German, combining 'be-' (a prefix often intensifying a verb) with 'stellen' meaning 'to place' or 'to put.' Originally, it implied arranging or appointing something, which evolved into the modern sense of placing an order or reservation. Did you know 'bestellen' can also mean to appoint someone to a position?
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"Bestellen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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