The German verb "bestellen" means "to order" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "bestellen" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "bestellen" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | bestelle |
| du | you (informal) | bestellst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | bestellt |
| wir | we | bestellen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | bestellt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | bestellen |
Er bestellt das Essen online.
He orders the food online.
How to Conjugate "bestellen" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | bestellte |
| du | you (informal) | bestelltest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | bestellte |
| wir | we | bestellten |
| ihr | you all (informal) | bestelltet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | bestellten |
Er bestellte Wein zum Essen.
He ordered wine with the meal.
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe bestellt |
| du | you (informal) | hast bestellt |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat bestellt |
| wir | we | haben bestellt |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt bestellt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben bestellt |
Er hat das Buch bestellt.
He has ordered the book.
How to Conjugate "bestellen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte bestellt |
| du | you (informal) | hattest bestellt |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte bestellt |
| wir | we | hatten bestellt |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet bestellt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten bestellt |
Er hatte ein Taxi bestellt.
He had ordered a taxi.
How to Conjugate "bestellen" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde bestellen |
| du | you (informal) | wirst bestellen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird bestellen |
| wir | we | werden bestellen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet bestellen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden bestellen |
Er wird ein Taxi bestellen.
He will order a taxi.
How to Conjugate "bestellen" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | bestelle |
| du | you (informal) | bestellest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | bestelle |
| wir | we | bestellen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | bestellet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | bestellen |
Sie sagt, er bestelle ein Bier.
She says he orders a beer.
How to Conjugate "bestellen" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | bestellte |
| du | you (informal) | bestelltest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | bestellte |
| wir | we | bestellten |
| ihr | you all (informal) | bestelltet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | bestellten |
Er bestellte ein Glas Wasser dazu.
He would order a glass of water with it.
Frequently Asked Questions About "bestellen"
Is "bestellen" regular or irregular in German?
"Bestellen" is a regular German verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "bestellen" mean in English?
The German verb "bestellen" means "to order" in English.
How do you conjugate "bestellen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → bestelle, du → bestellst, er/sie/es → bestellt, wir → bestellen, ihr → bestellt, sie/Sie → bestellen.
How many tenses does "bestellen" have in German?
"Bestellen" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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