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Order
German → American English
American English
order
ein Auftrag oder eine Bestellung; im Deutschen auch für Reihenfolge oder Ordnung je nach Kontext
Ich habe die Order gestern per E-Mail erhalten.Use Order mainly in business or e-commerce contexts for a purchase request. For “order” as in “sequence,” German often uses Ordnung or Reihenfolge instead.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Order” mean in German?
It usually means “order” in the sense of a purchase request, especially in business or online shopping.
Is “Order” the same as “Bestellung” in German?
Yes, in many contexts “Order” is used like “Bestellung,” especially in trade and commerce.
Can I use “Order” for “order” as in “sequence”?
Usually not. For sequence or arrangement, German more often uses “Reihenfolge” or “Ordnung.”