reservering
/ˌreː.zɛrˈveː.rɪŋ/feminine
The English word reservation is translated into Dutch as reservering or reservatie.
Meaning: arrangement by which something is secured in advance (noun)
Ways to say it
| Dutch | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| reservering | /ˌreː.zɛrˈveː.rɪŋ/ | feminine |
| reservatie | /ˌreː.zɛrˈvaː.(t)si/ | feminine |
Both terms refer to an arrangement made in advance to secure something. You can use the verb reserveren to express the action of reserving, for example, een tafel reserveren (to reserve a table) or een kamer reserveren (to reserve a room).
Which one should you use?
reservatie is often used in more formal, administrative or technical contexts, such as a legal reservation or a specific type of booking in a system.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to say 'to make a reservation', Dutch speakers use the verb maken (to make) rather than doen (to do). The phrase is een reservering maken.
How do you pronounce it?
The word reservering is pronounced /ˌreː.zɛrˈveː.rɪŋ/. It has four syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.
Did you know?
- While English uses 'reservation' for both a booking and a doubt about something, Dutch uses reservering only for bookings. For a 'reservation' meaning a doubt, Dutch uses voorbehoud.
- Dutch speakers often use reserveren to describe the act of 'saving' a seat with a bag or coat, even if no formal booking was made with a business.
- The word reservatie is much more frequent in Belgium than in the Netherlands due to the historical influence of the French word réservation.
Examples in context
- Tom heeft een reservatie.Tom has a reservation.This sentence shows the use of the form reservatie.Tatoeba #13760564 by kroeckx, translation #1177490 by CK
- We hebben een reservering.We have a reservation.This sentence shows the use of the form reservering.Tatoeba #9009930 by Micsmithel, translation #2546908 by CK
- Heb ik een reservering nodig?Do I need a reservation?Tatoeba #10634245 by rose_d, translation #3710663 by trieuho
- Goedemiddag, ik zou graag een reservering willen maken voor vanavond.Hello, I would like to make a reservation for tonight.
- Mag ik alstublieft een tafel reserveren voor twee personen om 20:00 uur?Could I please reserve a table for two at 8:00 pm?
- Ik zou graag een tweepersoonskamer reserveren voor drie nachten, alstublieft.I would like to reserve a double room for three nights, please.
- Kunnen we een tafeltje reserveren voor vier personen om 19:30 uur?Can we reserve a little table for four at 7:30 pm?
- Ik wil graag mijn reservering bevestigenI would like to confirm my reservation
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Example conversation
Lucas and Julia are arriving at a restaurant.
- LucasIk heb een reservering op naam van Lucas.I have a reservation under the name of Lucas.
- JuliaEen moment geduld, ik zoek het even op.One moment please, I will look it up.
- LucasStaat de reservering voor twee personen?Is the reservation for two people?
- JuliaJa, Julia, volg mij maar naar de tafel.Yes, Julia, just follow me to the table.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “reservation” translations and entries reservering, reservatie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
