Reservierung
feminine
The German word for reservation is Reservierung.
Reservierung refers to an arrangement by which something is secured in advance. In formal or administrative contexts, one often uses the phrase eine Reservierung vornehmen instead of just 'machen'.
Meaning: arrangement by which something is secured in advance (noun)
Which one should you use?
The most common and straightforward translation for "reservation" in German is Reservierung. Another formal option to express a reservation is Buchung.
How does it change in a sentence?
Reservierung is a feminine noun. It is used with the definite article die (the reservation) or the indefinite article eine (a reservation). The verb form of the noun is reservieren.
Did you know?
- When talking about a 'reservation' in the sense of a doubt or hesitation, Germans do not use Reservierung but instead use the word Vorbehalt.
- If you want to cancel a Reservierung, you use the verb stornieren, which is a specialized term for canceling a booking and is rarely used for other types of cancellations.
- If you are booking a trip, you might use Buchung, which is the same word used for an accounting entry in a business ledger.
Examples in context
- Er hat eine Reservierung.He has a reservation.This sentence shows how to say someone has a reservation using Reservierung.Tatoeba #13063563 by Vortarulo, translation #12913041 by Conjuice
- Ich habe eine Reservierung.I have a reservation.This sentence shows how to say you personally have a reservation using Reservierung.Tatoeba #673985 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #324726 by CK
- Wir haben keine Reservierung.We don't have a reservation.This sentence shows how to express that you do not have a reservation using Reservierung.Tatoeba #8302268 by Luiaard, translation #3256329 by CM
- Guten Tag, ich möchte eine Reservierung für ein Doppelzimmer machen, bitte.Good day, I would like to make a reservation for a double room, please.
- Ich möchte eine Reservierung für eine Woche im Hotel machen, bitte.I would like to make a reservation for one week at the hotel, please.
- Wir benötigen eine Tischreservierung für drei Personen im Biergarten.We need a table reservation for three people at the beer garden.
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Example conversation
Lukas and Hannah arrive at a restaurant.
- LukasGuten Abend, ich möchte meine Reservierung prüfen.Good evening, I would like to check my reservation.
- HannahAuf welchen Namen ist die Reservierung?Under what name is the reservation?
- LukasDie Reservierung ist auf den Namen Lukas.The reservation is under the name Lukas.
- HannahAlles klar, bitte folgen Sie mir.All right, please follow me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “reservation” translations and entries Reservierung, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
