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bitte

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪtə/

“bitte” is a German word. Its 5 meanings in English:

adverb

  1. please, if you please (used to make a polite request or affirm an offer)

interjection

  1. you're welcome (acknowledgement of thanks)
  2. excuse me, sorry (request to repeat information)
  3. here you are (when handing something over to someone)
  4. OK then, well then, all right (indication of mock acquiescence to someone's apparent demanding attitude)

Etymology

Ellipsis of ich bitte (dich/Sie) (“I beg (you)”).

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