Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #10
Word (Wort)

bitte

Translation (Übersetzung) please, you're welcome, here you go
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈbɪtə]
A1
Adverb/Interjection
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
essential basic polite multi-meaning conversation
Bitte is one of the most versatile words in German. It can function as an adverb (meaning 'please'), an interjection (meaning 'you're welcome' or 'here you go'), and as part of polite requests. It's also used in questions to mean 'please?' or 'pardon?' when asking for repetition.

bitte - German Adverb/Interjection - bitte Meaning - bitte Translation - bitte Adverb/Interjection Examples

bitte is a German Adverb/Interjection

Learn bitte meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. bitte is classified as an Adverb/Interjection in German grammar.

bitte Word Family - bitte Related Words - bitte Family Members

bitte Word Family (Wortfamilie)

bitte word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn bitte family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore bitte related words and expand your German vocabulary.

related verb (verwandtes Verb)
bitten
Meaning: to ask, to request
Tense: infinitive
Example: Ich bitte um Entschuldigung.
Verb
past participle (Partizip Perfekt)
gebeten
Meaning: asked, requested
Tense: past participle
Example: Ich habe ihn gebeten zu kommen.
Verb

bitte Usage - bitte Collocations - bitte Idioms - bitte Synonyms - bitte Antonyms

bitte Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use bitte in context. Discover bitte collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master bitte usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

bitte Collocations (Kollokationen)

bitte collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn bitte word combinations and how to use bitte with other words naturally.

Bitte schön
You're welcome/Here you go
High frequency
Bitte sehr
You're welcome/Here you go
High frequency
Bitte schön?
Pardon?/Please repeat?
Medium frequency
Bitte um
Request for
Medium frequency
Bitte nicht
Please don't
High frequency
Bitte kommen Sie
Please come
Medium frequency
Bitte warten
Please wait
High frequency
Bitte sagen Sie
Please tell me
Medium frequency

bitte Idioms (Redewendungen)

bitte idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing bitte with meanings and explanations. Master bitte expressions used in everyday German.

Bitte sehr!
There you go!/You're welcome!
Used when handing something to someone or responding to thanks
Bitte schön?
Pardon?/What did you say?
Polite way to ask someone to repeat what they said
Bitte um Verzeihung
Please forgive me
Formal apology
Bitte sehr, gern geschehen
You're very welcome
Emphatic response to thank you
Bitte, bitte!
Please, please!/You're very welcome!
Emphatic form, either begging or responding to thanks

bitte Synonyms (Synonyme)

bitte synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for bitte and expand your German vocabulary. Learn bitte similar words and their usage.

gern geschehen
Meaning: You're welcome
High similarity
keine Ursache
Meaning: Don't mention it
Medium similarity
gerne
Meaning: Gladly
Medium similarity
wie bitte?
Meaning: Pardon?
High similarity
ich bitte Sie
Meaning: I beg you
Low similarity

bitte Antonyms (Antonyme)

bitte antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to bitte. Discover bitte opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

danke
Meaning: thank you
nein danke
Meaning: no thank you
bitte nicht
Meaning: please don't

bitte Semantically Related Words - bitte Contextually Related Words - bitte Thematically Related Words

bitte Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

bitte semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to bitte. Explore bitte related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn bitte contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

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