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bitte

/ˈbɪtə/

please / you're welcome

Usage Note

Does double duty: 'please' when asking for something, and 'you're welcome' as a reply to 'danke'. Also used as 'here you go' when handing something over.

Example Sentences

Ein Wasser, bitte.

A water, please.

Danke! — Bitte!

Thanks! — You're welcome!

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