NOUN
Bitte/ˈbɪtə/request; plea; favor
Bitte is a German noun that means request, plea, or favor. It is pronounced /ˈbɪtə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Bitten".
Definitions
1.an act of asking for something(request)
a.spoken or written request
Ich habe eine wichtige Bitte an dich.—I have an important request for you.
2.used as a polite expression (please; you're welcome)(polite expression)
a.as 'please', when asking for something politely
Könnten Sie mir bitte helfen?—Could you please help me?
b.as 'you're welcome', in response to thanks
– Danke für Ihre Hilfe! – Bitte!—– Thank you for your help! – You're welcome!
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Bitte | die Bitten |
| Genitive | der Bitte | der Bitten |
| Dative | der Bitte | den Bitten |
| Accusative | die Bitte | die Bitten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Bitte" mean in English?
- "Bitte" means request, plea, or favor. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Bitte"?
- "Bitte" is pronounced /ˈbɪtə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Bitte" der, die, or das?
- "Bitte" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Bitte"?
- The plural of "Bitte" is "Bitten".
- What part of speech is "Bitte"?
- "Bitte" is a noun in German.
