🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

reserviert

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ʁe.zeʁˈviːʁt

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Reserviert/ʁe.zeʁˈviːʁt/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Der Tisch ist reserviert für die Gäste."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Characterized by restraint or a lack of openness in behavior or expression.

    "Despite the lively atmosphere, she remained reserved and observant."
  2. 2

    Set aside for a particular purpose or person.

    "The table was reserved for the VIP guests."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'reserviert' originates from the French word 'réservé', which means reserved. It was adopted into German in the 19th century, reflecting a shift in social norms towards more formal and reserved behavior in public settings.

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