Bitte
Please / You're welcome / Here you go
Beginner Interjection
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Pronunciation
/ˈbɪtə/
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Cultural Note
Bitte is one of the most versatile words in German. It means 'please' in requests, 'you're welcome' in response to thanks, 'here you go' when handing something over, and even 'pardon?' when you didn't hear something. Mastering its many uses is essential for polite German.
📝 Example Sentences
Kann ich bitte ein Glas Wasser haben?
Can I please have a glass of water?
Danke! — Bitte!
Thanks! — You're welcome!
Bitte schön, Ihr Kaffee.
Here you go, your coffee.