Bitte — meaning in English
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English meaning
- boon noun Something helpful or beneficial; a welcome advantage.
- kindly adj Warm-hearted, gentle, and considerate in nature.
- my pleasure phrase A warm reply to thanks, indicating that the speaker was glad to help.
- plea noun An urgent, heartfelt request.
- please verb To make someone happy or satisfied.
- request verb To ask for something, often politely or formally.
- supplication noun The act of asking for something humbly and earnestly, especially in prayer to God; a request made in this way.
Senses
Bitte is used for these senses in English:
- boon (archaic) That which is asked or granted as a benefit or favor; a gift or benefaction.
- come again (idiomatic, informal, by ellipsis) A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said, or to indicate surprise.
- go ahead (in the imperative) Used to grant permission for or to give endorsement of a suggestion or proposal.
- here you are (idiomatic) Said when handing something over to someone or doing a favour to them, usually to draw the recipient's attention to the exchange; equivalent to “thank you” when receiving something.
- kindly Used to make a polite request: please.
- my pleasure A polite reaction to receiving thanks, meaning that the speaker enjoyed helping the listener.
- not at all (idiomatic) Used similarly to you're welcome, as a conventional reply to an expression of gratitude.
- plea An appeal, petition, urgent prayer or entreaty.
kindly — full definition
- adj Warm-hearted, gentle, and considerate in nature.
- adv In a caring or considerate manner.
- adv Used to make a polite request or command, especially when slightly firm or impatient.