verb
vorbestellen
pre-order
The German verb "vorbestellen" means "to pre-order" or "to reserve in advance".
- It is made up of two words:
- "vor" (prefix) meaning "before" or "in advance" (excluded from explanation here as per instruction)
- "bestellen" meaning "to order"
Similar words:
- reservieren (to reserve)
- bestellen (to order)
Difference:
- vorbestellen specifically refers to ordering something before it is available (pre-ordering).
- reservieren typically means reserving a place or service (like a seat or table), not the actual purchase.
- bestellen simply means placing an order, usually when something is currently available.
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Examples
Wir können die Tickets rechtzeitig vorbestellen.verb
We can pre-order the tickets in time.
Hast du die neuen Bücher bereits vorbestellt?verb
Have you already pre-ordered the new books?
Ich bestelle das neue Videospiel sofort vor.verb
I pre-order the new video game immediately.
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