English–German

“please” in German

German

Alsoerfreuen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbɪtə/

Example

Kannst du mir bitte helfen?

Could you please help me?

Illustration for bitte (please)

How to say “please” in German

“Please” in German is bitte.

A verbal courtesy hinge whose meaning turns on whether the speaker is asking, offering, or accepting thanks.

Full entry for bitte: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with bitte

Einen Moment, bitte.

Just a moment, please.

Tips for using bitte

  • A standalone Bitte? with rising intonation commonly asks for repetition, while Bitte! can signal 'go ahead' or 'you're welcome' in the right exchange.

Other German words for “please”

Die Nachricht erfreut mich sehr.

The news pleases me very much.

“please” in other languages