bestellen
Translation
to order, to book, to reserve
Examples
Du bestellst eine Pizza.
You are ordering a pizza.
Was bestellst du zum Trinken?
What are you ordering to drink?
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to order (sth.) Du bestellst ein Buch online.
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) to order (sth.) for (sb.) Du bestellst mir einen Kaffee.
((sth.)) ((from sb./sth.)) to order (sth.) from (sb./sth.) Du bestellst Pizza bei der Pizzeria.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ordern, anfordern; Antonyms: stornieren, abbestellen
Etymology
From the prefix `be-` (acting upon something) + `stellen` (to place, set). Literally 'to place upon', which evolved to mean placing an order.
Memory Tips
Think of 'placing' (`stellen`) an order with a vendor. The `be-` prefix often makes a verb transitive, acting upon an object.