# bitte

bitte is a German adverb meaning “please”.

## In other languages

- Русский: пожалуйста
- Українська: будь ласка

## Adverb

1. please, if you please (used to make a polite request or affirm an offer)

## Interjection

1. you're welcome (acknowledgement of thanks)
2. excuse me, sorry (request to repeat information)
3. here you are (when handing something over to someone)
4. _sarcastic_ OK then, well then, all right (indication of mock acquiescence to someone's apparent demanding attitude)

## Examples

- Bitte schick mir ein Foto von dir. — Please send me a picture of yourself.
- Bitte fassen Sie die Ware nicht an. — Please don't touch the merchandise.
- Bitte Tom darum, dass er dir hilft! — Ask Tom to help you.
- Ruf mich bitte an, bevor du kommst. — Please call before you come.
- Rufen Sie mich bitte nicht mehr an! — Please don't call me anymore.

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Sources: Meanings and forms from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0); example sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).
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