German VERB B1 Rank 9599

anfordern

to request

anfordern – forderte an – hat angefordert

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Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry anfordern, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.

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anfordern vs bestellen

to order

Bestellen and anfordern can both mean that you want to receive something you need. Bestellen usually refers to a purchase or delivery order, while anfordern places more emphasis on an existing need or entitlement and often indicates an official request. Use bestellen for a purchase and anfordern for a needed service or document.

Visual example for bestellen
anfordern

Ich fordere die benötigte Bescheinigung bei der Behörde an.

I am requesting the certificate I need from the authority.

bestellen

Ich bestelle die benötigten Druckerpatronen beim Händler.

I am ordering the printer cartridges I need from the retailer.

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