German phrase

Könnten Sie ~ buchstabieren?

Meaning

Could you spell ___?

When to use it

A polite spelling request. Use it to confirm names or addresses in formal situations.

Example dialogue

Könnten Sie Ihren Nachnamen buchstabieren?

Could you spell your last name?

S C H M I D T.

S, C, H, M, I, D, T.

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