German Phrase
Ja, du kannst deine Reservierung online ändern.
Meaning
This phrase is used to confirm that a booking or appointment can be modified through a digital platform. It utilizes the modal verb 'können' to indicate possibility and follows the standard German sentence structure where the main verb is placed at the end.
When to use
Use this phrase in customer service scenarios, travel contexts, or when helping a friend manage their bookings. It is appropriate for informal situations where 'du' is the accepted form of address.
✦Grammar Breakdown
JadukannstdeineReservierungonlineändern
Modal Verb 'können'
'Kannst' is the second-person singular conjugation of 'können'. It expresses ability or permission.
Sentence Bracket
The modal verb 'kannst' takes the second position, while the infinitive 'ändern' is pushed to the end of the clause.
Possessive 'deine'
This is the feminine accusative form of 'dein', agreeing with the feminine noun 'Reservierung'.
🗨In Conversation
Kann ich meinen Termin noch verschieben?
Can I still postpone my appointment?
Ja, du kannst deine Reservierung online ändern.
Yes, you can change your reservation online.
✕Common Mistakes
Ja, du kannst deine Reservierung online zu ändern.
Modal verbs like 'können' are followed by a bare infinitive without 'zu'.
Ja, du kannst ändern deine Reservierung online.
In German main clauses with modal verbs, the infinitive must be placed at the very end of the sentence.
↔Alternatives
Eine Online-Änderung ist möglich.
An online change is possible.
Sie können Ihre Reservierung online ändern.
You can change your reservation online (formal).
Cultural Tip
While 'du' is common in modern tech environments and among friends, remember to use 'Sie' and 'Ihre' in formal German business contexts. Germany has a strong culture of efficiency, so mentioning 'online' options is often appreciated.