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please in German

please in German is bitte, gerne, gefallen — please means to make someone happy or satisfied.

please in German

bitte
intj
(often, with yes) Used as an affirmative to an offer.
gerne
intj
(often, with yes) Used as an affirmative to an offer.
bitte
intj
An expression of annoyance, impatience, or exasperation.
gefallen
verb
(ambitransitive) To make happy or satisfy; to give pleasure to.
rechtmachen
verb
(ambitransitive) To make happy or satisfy; to give pleasure to.

What does "please" mean?

  1. verb To make someone happy or satisfied.
    "It's hard to please everyone at once."
  2. adv Used to make a request sound polite.
    "Could you please pass the salt?"
  3. intj Used to accept an offer politely.
    ""More tea?" "Yes, please.""
  4. intj Used to express annoyance or disbelief.
    "Oh, please — like that excuse would ever work."

please in a sentence

  • It's hard to please everyone at once.
  • She worked hard to please her new boss.
  • Could you please pass the salt?
  • "More tea?" "Yes, please."

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "please" in German?

"please" in German is bitte, gerne, gefallen. please means: To make someone happy or satisfied.

How do you use "please" in a sentence?

Example: "It's hard to please everyone at once." In German, "please" is bitte, gerne, gefallen.

Are there other ways to say "please" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "please": bitte, gerne, gefallen, rechtmachen.

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