German Phrase
Kann ich meine Tischreservierung verschieben?
Meaning
You are asking whether it is possible to change the time or date of a table reservation you have already made. It conveys politeness and a request for flexibility.
When to use
Use this sentence when you need to adjust a restaurant booking, for example because of a schedule change, a delayed flight, or a sudden meeting. It works both in casual cafés and more formal dining establishments.
✦Grammar Breakdown
KannichmeineTischreservierungverschieben?
Modalverb 'kann'
Used to ask for permission or ability; in questions it appears at the sentence start.
Verb‑Zweit‑Stellung
In main clauses the finite verb occupies the second position; in yes/no questions it moves to first.
Possessivpronomen 'meine'
Agrees in gender and case with the noun it modifies (here feminine accusative).
Nomen 'Tischreservierung'
A compound noun (Tisch + Reservierung) meaning 'table reservation', feminine, accusative.
Infinitiv 'verschieben'
Placed at the end of the clause after the modal verb; means 'to move, to postpone'.
🗨In Conversation
Kann ich meine Tischreservierung verschieben?
Can I move my table reservation?
Ja, natürlich. Auf wann möchten Sie sie verschieben?
Yes, of course. To what time would you like to move it?
✕Common Mistakes
Kann ich meine Tischreservierung verschieben
Missing the question mark and proper intonation makes it sound like a statement rather than a request.
Kann ich mein Tischreservierung verschieben?
The possessive must agree with the feminine noun: 'meine', not 'mein'.
Kann ich meine Tischreservierung ich verschieben?
The infinitive stays at the end; do not place the verb before the subject in a modal construction.
↔Alternatives
Könnte ich meine Tischreservierung ändern?
Could I change my table reservation?
Wäre es möglich, meine Tischreservierung zu verschieben?
Would it be possible to shift my table reservation?
Darf ich meine Tischreservierung um einen Termin nach hinten verlegen?
May I postpone my table reservation to a later time?
Cultural Tip
In Germany it is considered courteous to call the restaurant at least a few hours before the original reservation time if you need to change it. Many places will accommodate the request, but some popular venues may charge a small fee for last‑minute changes. Using the polite form "Könnte ich..." can sound more respectful, especially in upscale restaurants.