buchen
to book, to reserve
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
ˈbuːxn̩
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Cultural Note
Germans tend to plan and buchen their vacations well in advance. Package holidays (Pauschalreisen) booked through travel agencies remain popular in Germany. Online booking has grown enormously, but traditional Reisebüros (travel agencies) still thrive.
📝 Example Sentences
Ich möchte ein Hotelzimmer buchen.
I would like to book a hotel room.
Hast du den Flug schon gebucht?
Have you already booked the flight?
Man sollte im Sommer früh buchen.
One should book early in summer.