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Bitte Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Bitte" is mainly used as particle meaning "please", "you're welcome" or "no problem". It is also used as adverb and noun.
Essential properties of "Bitte"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Noun
- Gender: feminine
- Singular: die Bitte
- Plural: die [n/a]
Meanings of "Bitte" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Used to express politeness in a request"
"Bitte", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Used to express politeness or kindness in a request or plea."
- Translation(s): please
- Synonym(s): gefälligst
- Related word(s): danke
📝 Some usage examples:
- Können Sie mir bitte helfen?
- Geben Sie mir bitte das Salz.
- Bitte schließen Sie die Tür.
2.) "Polite response to thanks, meaning 'you're welcome'"
"Bitte", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Used as a polite response to thanks or to indicate that there is no problem."
- Translation(s): you're welcome, no problem, not at all
- Synonym(s): gern geschehen
- Related word(s): danke
📝 Some usage examples:
- Danke für Ihre Hilfe. - Bitte, gern geschehen.
- Bitte! Es war mir ein Vergnügen.
- Vielen Dank. - Bitte, keine Ursache.
3.) "Used to offer something or invite someone"
"Bitte", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Used to offer something or invite someone to do something."
- Translation(s): here you go, please (take/come in), go ahead
- Synonym(s): bitteschön
- Related word(s): voilà
📝 Some usage examples:
- Bitte, nehmen Sie Platz.
- Bitte, bedienen Sie sich am Buffet.
- Bitte, kommen Sie herein.
4.) "Used to request repetition when something wasn't understood"
"Bitte", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Used to ask someone to repeat what they have said because it was not understood well."
- Translation(s): Pardon, Excuse me, What did you say
- Synonym(s): wie bitte
- Related word(s): entschuldigung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Bitte? Ich habe Sie nicht verstanden.
- Bitte? Könnten Sie das wiederholen?
- Wie bitte? Das habe ich nicht gehört.
5.) "Used for polite requests or as a polite response (e.g., "you're welcome, " "here you go")"
"Bitte", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Used to politely ask for something or to thank someone. It can indicate a request or courtesy."
- Translation(s): Please, You're welcome, Here you go
- Synonym(s): freundlich, höflich
- Antonym(s): unhöflich
- Related word(s): danke, entschuldigung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Können Sie mir bitte helfen?
- Möchten Sie noch Kaffee? Bitte!
- Sagen Sie bitte Bescheid, wenn Sie etwas brauchen.
6.) "A formal request or plea"
"Bitte", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "A request or plea made to obtain something from someone."
- Translation(s): Request, Plea, Favor
- Synonym(s): Anfrage, Ersuchen
- Antonym(s): Ablehnung
- Related word(s): Frage, Wunsch
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich habe eine Bitte an dich.
- Ihre Bitte wurde abgelehnt.
- Könnten Sie meiner Bitte nachkommen?