English–German

“reservation” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯bəˌhalt/

Example

Ich habe noch einen Vorbehalt gegen das Angebot.

I still have a reservation about the offer.

Illustration for Vorbehalt (reservation)

How to say “reservation” in German

“Reservation” in German is Vorbehalt.

A hand remains partly raised over an agreement, signaling acceptance held back by an objection or condition.

Full entry for Vorbehalt: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Vorbehalt

Er nahm die Einladung mit Vorbehalt an.

He accepted the invitation with reservations.

Tips for using Vorbehalt

  • Vorbehalt is masculine, with the plural Vorbehalte; the fixed phrase unter Vorbehalt means that approval remains conditional.

Other German words for “reservation”

Ich habe eine Reservierung für heute Abend.

I have a reservation for this evening.

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