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German Phrase

Deine Buchungsnummer ist XYZ123.

/ˈdaɪ̯nə ˈbʊxʊŋsˌnʊmɐ ɪst ˈʏps tsɛt ˈaɪ̯ ˈdʁaɪ̯/
Meaning"Your booking number is XYZ123."
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Meaning

The sentence tells the listener what their specific booking reference is. It is a straightforward factual statement used in travel, hotel, or event confirmations.

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When to use

Use this phrase when confirming a reservation over the phone, in an email, or in a chat with a customer. It is common in airline, hotel, train, and event ticketing contexts.

✦Grammar Breakdown

DeineBuchungsnummeristXYZ123.

1

Possessive Pronoun (Deine)

‘Deine’ is the feminine singular possessive pronoun meaning ‘your’, used before nouns like ‘Buchungsnummer’ which is feminine.

2

Noun Gender (Buchungsnummer)

‘Buchungsnummer’ is a feminine noun (die Buchungsnummer) meaning ‘booking number’.

3

Verb ‘sein’ (ist)

‘ist’ is the third‑person singular present of ‘sein’ (to be) and is used to equate two things.

4

Alphanumeric Code

‘XYZ123’ is a placeholder for any booking reference; it is treated as a proper noun and does not change.

5

Sentence‑final Period

The period marks the end of a declarative statement.

🗨In Conversation

A

Deine Buchungsnummer ist XYZ123.

Your booking number is XYZ123.

Danke, ich notiere sie gleich.

Thanks, I’ll write it down right away.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Dein Buchungsnummer ist XYZ123.

    ‘Dein’ is masculine/neuter; the noun ‘Buchungsnummer’ is feminine, so the correct form is ‘Deine’.

  • Deine Buchungsnummer sind XYZ123.

    ‘sind’ is plural; the subject is singular, so use ‘ist’.

  • Deine Buchungsnummern ist XYZ123.

    The plural would change the meaning; keep it singular unless you refer to multiple numbers.

↔Alternatives

  • Ihre Buchungsnummer lautet XYZ123.

    Your booking number reads XYZ123.

  • Die Buchungsnummer für dich ist XYZ123.

    The booking number for you is XYZ123.

  • Hier ist deine Buchungsnummer: XYZ123.

    Here is your booking number: XYZ123.

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Cultural Tip

In German customer service, using the polite form ‘Ihre’ is preferred when speaking to strangers or in formal settings. ‘Deine’ is acceptable in informal contexts, such as with friends or when the company has already established a friendly tone. Also, German speakers often repeat the alphanumeric code slowly and spell it out to avoid misunderstandings.