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to request
To officially or emphatically request or order something that one needs or is entitled to.
Für die Bewerbung müssen Sie ein polizeiliches Führungszeugnis anfordern.
For the application, you must request a police certificate of good conduct.
'Anfordern' (to request) is a separable verb. The prefix 'an-' stands at the end in a main clause. In subordinate clauses and in the infinitive with 'zu', the verb stays together.
Die Polizei fordert weitere Verstärkung an.
The police request additional reinforcements.
'Anfordern' (to request) is a formal word that is often used in official, administrative, or business contexts. It expresses a legitimate request or a necessity.
Der Anwalt wird die Akte vom Gericht anfordern.
The lawyer will request the file from the court.
You typically request things that you need for a process. Common objects are: records, documents, a quote, information, or help such as reinforcements.
Wir müssen für das Projekt ein detailliertes Angebot anfordern.
We need to request a detailed quote for the project.
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.
Ich fordere die benötigte Bescheinigung bei der Behörde an.
I am requesting the certificate I need from the authority.
Ich bestelle die benötigten Druckerpatronen beim Händler.
I am ordering the printer cartridges I need from the retailer.
