VERB
bitten/ˈbɪtn̩/to ask; to request; to plead
bitten is a German verb that means to ask, to request, or to plead. It is pronounced /ˈbɪtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bat" and the past participle is "gebeten".
Definitions
1.to ask someone politely for something(polite request)
a.to make a polite request
Kannst du mir bitte helfen? Ich möchte dich um einen Gefallen bitten.—Can you please help me? I would like to ask you for a favor.
2.to invite someone to do something(invitation)
a.to invite formally or politely
Wir bitten Sie, Platz zu nehmen.—We kindly invite you to take a seat.
3.to plead or beg for something(plead or beg)
a.to ask insistently or desperately
Der Junge bittet um Verzeihung.—The boy begs for forgiveness.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | bitten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | bitte |
| Present (du) | bittest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bittet |
| Preterite (ich) | bat |
| Participle II | gebeten |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bäte |
| Imperative (singular) | bitte |
| Imperative (plural) | bittet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bitten" mean in English?
- "bitten" means to ask, to request, or to plead. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "bitten"?
- "bitten" is pronounced /ˈbɪtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "bitten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "bitten" is "gebeten", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "bitten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "bitten" becomes "bat" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "bitten"?
- "bitten" is a verb in German.
