please
to ask or request someone to do something
verb
Meaning: to ask
Kannst du mich um Hilfe bitten?
Can you ask me for help?
Meaning: to request
Ich bitte dich, mir zu helfen.
I request you to help me.
Meaning: to beg
Er bittet um Vergebung.
He begs for forgiveness.
Meaning: to invite
Wir bitten dich zur Party.
We invite you to the party.
Meaning: to pray
Sie betet jeden Abend.
She prays every evening.
A1: Ich bitte um Hilfe.
A1: I ask for help.
A1: Kannst du mich bitte anrufen?
A1: Can you please call me?
A1: Bittet er um eine Tasse Tee?
A1: Does he ask for a cup of tea?
B1: Er hat mich gebeten, ihm beim Umzug zu helfen.
B1: He asked me to help him with the move.
B1: Sie wird ihn bitten, pünktlich zu sein.
B1: She will ask him to be on time.
B1: Habt ihr den Lehrer um Rat gebeten?
B1: Did you ask the teacher for advice?
C1: Nachdem sie ihn um Verzeihung gebeten hatte, verzieh er ihr endlich.
C1: After she had asked him for forgiveness, he finally forgave her.
C1: Der Kunde wird darum bitten, das Produkt zurückzugeben.
C1: The customer will be asked to return the product.
C1: Wenn du mich brauchst, bitte ich dich, mich anzurufen.
C1: If you need me, I ask you to call me.
The German verb 'bitten' means 'to ask' or 'to request'. It is a common verb used in everyday conversations and formal situations. Bitten is often used to politely ask someone for a favor, assistance, or information.
When using the verb 'bitten', it is important to remember that it requires an object. The person being asked or requested is always the direct object of the sentence. In German, the direct object usually comes after the verb. For example, 'Ich bitte dich um Hilfe' translates to 'I am asking you for help'.
'Bitten' can be used in various contexts, such as asking for permission, making a polite request, or inviting someone to do something. It is a versatile verb that allows speakers to communicate their needs and desires in a polite and respectful manner.