German word

ordern

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɔʁdɐn/

Meaning

  • verborder

Example

Ich ordere das Buch im Internet.

I order the book online.

Illustration for ordern (order)

More examples

Wir müssen Ersatzteile für die Maschine ordern.

We need to order replacement parts for the machine.

Core concept

A shopper sends a direct request for a product or meal, and the seller prepares the requested item for delivery.

Common phrases

  • Waren ordern

    order goods

  • im Internet ordern

    order on the internet

  • ordern online

    order online

Similar words

bestellen: Place a formal order for a product or service at a shop or website.
kaufen: Obtain a product by paying for it.
vorbestellen: Request a product before its release for later delivery.
bezahlen: Pay the charge for a product or service.

Definition in German

Etwas, zum Beispiel Essen oder Waren, mündlich oder online zur Lieferung anfordern oder zum Kauf bestellen; vorwiegend umgangssprachlich

Word origin

German ordern comes from English order and was adapted as a regular German verb, especially in modern colloquial and commercial use.

Usage tips

  • In formal German, bestellen usually sounds more neutral than the colloquial ordern.

Opposites

  • stornierencancelverb

Related words

  • geordertorderedadjective

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