bestellen
to order
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/bəˈʃtɛlən/
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Cultural Note
In German restaurants, you typically need to flag down the server to order — they won't approach your table repeatedly as in American dining. Saying 'Ich möchte bitte bestellen' is the polite way to signal you're ready.
📝 Example Sentences
Ich möchte bitte bestellen.
I would like to order, please.
Haben Sie schon bestellt?
Have you already ordered?
Wir bestellen eine Flasche Wein für den Tisch.
We're ordering a bottle of wine for the table.