stornieren
Ich möchte meine Bestellung stornieren.
I would like to cancel my order.
To officially cancel or reverse a transaction, order, or reservation.
Der Kunde hat den Vertrag storniert.
The customer canceled the contract.
Die Fluggesellschaft stornierte den Flug wegen schlechten Wetters.
The airline canceled the flight due to bad weather.
Commonly used in business, finance, and customer service contexts.
To delete or revoke something that was previously recorded or entered.
Der Buchhalter muss die falsche Buchung stornieren.
The accountant needs to reverse the incorrect entry.
In accounting, refers to correcting errors by reversing previous transactions.
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Cancellation
Use 'stornieren' for official or financial cancellations (orders, contracts, transactions). For personal cancellations (meetings, plans), use 'absagen' (e.g., 'Ich muss unser Treffen absagen').
Gold Rule
Business Context
In business, 'stornieren' often implies a reversal of a financial transaction or contract, not just a simple cancellation.
Word Origin
From Italian 'stornare' (to reverse, cancel), derived from Latin 'tornare' (to turn). Entered German via commercial Italian in the 17th century.
Usage Notes
Used in formal contexts, especially in business, finance, and customer service. In everyday speech, 'absagen' or 'zurücktreten' may be used for personal cancellations (e.g., appointments).