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Bleiben Sie bitte dran.

Please hold the line.

In German

Bleiben Sie bitte dran.

Bly-ben Zee bi-te drahn.
English
Please hold the line.
Español
Manténgase a la espera, por favor.
Italiano
Rimani in linea, per favore.

Note

This is a common phrase to ask someone to wait. It implies you will return shortly. If the wait might be long, offer to call back.

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Herr Schmidt ist gerade in einer Besprechung. Bleiben Sie bitte dran, ich versuche ihn zu erreichen.

    Mr. Schmidt is currently in a meeting. Please hold the line, I'll try to reach him.

    A secretary trying to locate a busy manager for a caller.

  2. 2

    Ich muss kurz etwas nachschlagen. Bleiben Sie bitte dran.

    I need to look something up quickly. Please hold the line.

    A customer service agent needs a moment to find information.

FAQ

How do you say "Please hold the line." in German?

"Please hold the line." in German is "Bleiben Sie bitte dran." (Bly-ben Zee bi-te drahn.). Example: Herr Schmidt ist gerade in einer Besprechung. Bleiben Sie bitte dran, ich versuche ihn zu erreichen..

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