bitte
A1#79Hear it
adverb
- please, if you pleaseused to make a polite request or affirm an offer
interjection
- you're welcomeacknowledgement of thanks
- excuse me, sorryrequest to repeat information
- here you arewhen handing something over to someone
- OK then, well then, all rightindication of mock acquiescence to someone's apparent demanding attitude
Forms
Declension
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Bitte | Bitten |
| genitive | Bitte | Bitten |
| dative | Bitte | Bitten |
| accusative | Bitte | Bitten |
Used in the library
- Beruhige dich bitte.Please calm down.A1Körper, Gesundheit und Menschen — The body, health and people (A1)
- Die was, bitte?The what, sorry?A1Auf dem Bürgeramt — At the Citizens' Office
- Einen Augenblick, bitte.One moment, please.A1Große und kleine Wörter — Big words and small ones (A1)
- Sag das bitte nochmal.Please say that again.A1Wann, wo und wie oft — When, where and how often (A1)
Other ways to say it
- Entschuldigungapology (expression of remorse or regret); excuse (explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment)
- bitte schöndon't mention it, not at all, you're welcome; would you like?, here you are, thank you
- gern geschehenYou're welcome: a response to an expression of thanks.; It's a pleasure.
Asking somebody to say it again
- wie bitte?sorry?The polite way to ask for a repeat; also what you say instead of was?
- noch einmal, bitteonce more, pleaseAsking for the whole thing again, slowly.
- langsamer, bitteslower, pleaseUsually more useful than asking for a repeat.