INTERJECTION
bitte/ˈbɪtə/please; you're welcome; pardon
bitte is a German interjection that means please, you're welcome, or pardon. It is pronounced /ˈbɪtə/.
Definitions
1.used to make a polite request or to offer something(request, politeness)
a.please
Könnten Sie mir bitte helfen?—Could you please help me?
b.here you are (when handing something over)
Hier ist Ihr Kaffee, bitte.—Here is your coffee, please.
2.used as a polite response to thanks(response)
a.you're welcome
– Danke für Ihre Hilfe. – Bitte.—– Thank you for your help. – You're welcome.
3.used to ask someone to repeat what they said or when you did not understand(repetition, clarification)
a.pardon; excuse me?
Bitte? Ich habe Sie nicht verstanden.—Pardon? I didn’t understand you.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bitte" mean in English?
- "bitte" means please, you're welcome, or pardon. It is a German interjection.
- How do you pronounce "bitte"?
- "bitte" is pronounced /ˈbɪtə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "bitte"?
- "bitte" is a interjection in German.
