reservieren
Translation
to reserve, to book
Examples
Ich möchte einen Tisch reservieren.
I would like to reserve a table.
Dieser Platz ist für Sie reserviert.
This seat is reserved for you.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((for sb.)) to reserve sth. for sb. Ich reserviere einen Tisch für zwei Personen.
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) to reserve sth. for sb. Kannst du mir einen Platz reservieren?
Similar Words
Synonyms: buchen (to book), bestellen (to order); Antonyms: stornieren (to cancel), absagen (to call off)
Etymology
From Latin 'reservare' (to keep back, save). It breaks down into 're-' (back) + 'servare' (to keep, save).
Memory Tips
Sounds very similar to the English 'to reserve'. Imagine 'reserving' a table at a restaurant.