befehlen
order · command
Jemandem sagen, was er tun soll, und erwarten, dass er es macht.
The German word "befehlen" means "to command" or "to order." It is a verb derived from the noun "Befehl," meaning "command" or "order." Some similar words with similar meanings include "anordnen" (to arrange), "verlangen" (to demand), and "kommandieren" (to command).
Make “befehlen” part of your vocabulary.
Build your German vocabulary with flashcards, audio and spaced repetition.
Examples
Mein Chef befiehlt mir, Überstunden zu machen.verb
My boss orders me to work overtime.
Sie befiehlt ihren Angestellten, pünktlich zur Arbeit zu kommen.verb
She commands her employees to come to work on time.
Er befiehlt ihm, sofort zu handeln.verb
He commands him to act immediately.
Keep exploring German
Learn words from the content you love.
Add words from websites, books and videos, then remember them with spaced repetition (SRS).
Scan for iPhone & iPad