German phrase

Könnten Sie ~ einschalten?

Meaning

Could you turn ___ on?

When to use it

A polite request. Used to ask someone, often respectfully, to operate a device.

Example dialogue

Könnten Sie das Licht einschalten?

Could you turn the light on?

Ja, gern. Ich mache es gleich.

Yes, gladly. I'll do it right away.

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