How to Say “We Have a Reservation” in German

wir haben eine Reservierung
The German phrase for "we have a reservation" is wir haben eine Reservierung.

How does it change in a sentence?

In the phrase eine Reservierung, the word eine is the feminine singular indefinite article, which is used because Reservierung is a feminine noun.

Did you know?

  • In Germany, it is common to reserve a table at a Stammtisch, which is a regular table reserved for a specific group of locals.
  • The verb haben shares the same ancient roots as the English word 'have', both descending from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to grasp' or 'to hold'.
  • While wir haben eine Reservierung is standard, many Germans use the shorter wir haben reserviert, meaning 'we have reserved'.

Examples in context

  • Wir haben eine Reservierung.
    We have a reservation.
    This sentence shows the basic way to state that you have a reservation.
    Tatoeba #10084120 by wolfgangth, translation #2546908 by CK
  • Wir haben eine Reservierung für halb sieben.
    We have a reservation for six-thirty.
    This sentence demonstrates how to specify the time for your reservation using wir haben eine Reservierung.
    Tatoeba #1372197 by Esperantostern, translation #1369387 by CK
  • Guten Tag, wir haben eine Reservierung gemacht.
    Good day, we have made a reservation.
  • Hey, wir haben 'ne Reservierung.
    Hey, we have a reservation.
  • Wir haben für vier Personen reserviert.
    We have reserved for four people.
  • Wir haben eine Reservierung auf den Namen Schmidt.
    We have a reservation under the name Schmidt.

Example conversation

Julian and Hannah arrive at a restaurant.

  1. Julian

    Guten Abend, wir haben eine Reservierung.
    Good evening, we have a reservation.
  2. Hannah

    Gerne, auf welchen Namen bitte?
    Of course, under which name, please?
  3. Julian

    Auf den Namen Julian.
    Under the name Julian.
  4. Hannah

    Ah ja, folgen Sie mir bitte.
    Ah yes, please follow me.

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