Interjection / Adverb
bitte
Pronunciation: /ˈbɪtə/
please, if you please (used to make a polite request or affirm an offer)
The German adverb bitte means please, if you please in English.
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All meanings of bitte
Interjection
- you're welcome (acknowledgement of thanks)
- excuse me, sorry (request to repeat information)
- here you are (when handing something over to someone)
- OK then, well then, all right (indication of mock acquiescence to someone's apparent demanding attitude)
Adverb
- please, if you please (used to make a polite request or affirm an offer)
bitte in a German sentence
Kannst du mir bitte verraten, was los ist?
Can you please tell me what is happening?
Not the word you meant? See also die Bitte (Noun).