Reservierung

reservation, booking

noun reh-zer-VEER-oong Rare

Origin: from French réservation

Usage Note

Reservierung covers hotel, restaurant, and train reservations. On German trains, a Reservierung is separate from the ticket — passengers must book a seat reservation (Sitzplatzreservierung) additionally, even with a valid ticket.

Examples

"Ich habe eine Reservierung für zwei Nächte unter dem Namen Schmidt."

Natural Translation

I have a reservation for two nights under the name Schmidt.

Literal Translation

I have a reservation for two nights under the name Schmidt.

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