Die Buchung
Example: Die Buchung für das Hotel ist bereits bestätigt.
Definition
"Die Buchung" refers to the act or process of reserving accommodations, tickets, or services in the context of tourism. It involves securing a place or service in advance, such as confirming a hotel room or travel arrangement before arrival.
Etymology
The word "die Buchung" comes from the German verb "buchen," meaning 'to book' or 'to reserve.' Its roots trace back to the Middle High German word "buoch," related to a written document or record, reflecting the original practice of recording reservations in a book. Did you know that this connection to written records highlights how booking was once a manual, documented process?
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"Die Buchung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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