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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

  1. adj Warm-hearted, gentle, and considerate in nature.
  2. adv In a caring or considerate manner.
  3. adv Used to make a polite request or command, especially when slightly firm or impatient.

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