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Wie bitte?
/viː ˈbɪtə/
Pardon? / Sorry, what?
Usage Note
The polite way to ask someone to repeat themselves. Much more polite than 'Was?' (What?). Use it any time you didn't hear or understand something.
Example Sentences
Wie bitte? Das habe ich nicht verstanden.
Pardon? I didn't understand that.
Wie bitte? Können Sie das noch einmal sagen?
Sorry, what? Can you say that again?