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German Phrase

Für welches Datum willst du buchen?

/fyːɐ̯ ˈvɛlçəs ˈdaːtʊm vɪlst duː ˈbuːxən/
Meaning"For which date do you want to book?"
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Meaning

This phrase is a direct and common way to ask someone to specify a date for a reservation or booking. It's used when the act of booking has already been established, and the next logical step is to determine the specific day.

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When to use

You would typically use this phrase when you are helping someone make a reservation, whether it's for a hotel, a restaurant, an appointment, or an event. It's suitable for situations where you need to confirm the exact date from a person who has expressed an intention to book something.

✦Grammar Breakdown

FürwelchesDatumwillstdubuchen?

1

Für (for)

This preposition always takes the accusative case. Here, 'Datum' is neuter, so 'welches Datum' is in the accusative.

2

Welches (which)

'Welches' is the interrogative pronoun 'which' and agrees in gender and case with the noun it modifies. 'Datum' is neuter, so it's 'welches'.

3

Willst (want)

'Willst' is the informal 'du' conjugation of the modal verb 'wollen' (to want). Modal verbs are often used with an infinitive verb at the end of the sentence.

4

Buchen (to book)

This is the infinitive form of the verb 'to book'. In sentences with modal verbs, the infinitive typically goes at the very end.

🗨In Conversation

A

Ich würde gerne einen Tisch reservieren.

I would like to reserve a table.

Für welches Datum willst du buchen?

For which date do you want to book?

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Für was Datum willst du buchen?

    Use 'welches' (which) when asking about a specific item from a group (like dates), not 'was' (what).

  • Für welches Datum du willst buchen?

    In a question starting with a question word, the conjugated verb ('willst') comes immediately after the question word phrase ('Für welches Datum').

↔Alternatives

  • Wann möchtest du buchen?

    When would you like to book?

  • An welchem Tag möchtest du reservieren?

    On which day would you like to reserve?

  • Welches Datum passt dir?

    Which date suits you?

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Cultural Tip

Germans tend to be quite direct in their communication, especially in transactional contexts like making bookings. This phrase is straightforward and efficient, which aligns well with German communication style. While 'du' is informal, it's common in many service interactions unless a higher degree of formality is explicitly required or the person is significantly older/in a position of authority.