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How to Say "Could you please" in German

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German Translation

Könnten Sie bitte

KERN-ten zee BIT-teh

Grammar Note

Use "Könnten Sie" (formal) or "Könntest du" (informal).

Example Sentences

1

Könnten Sie bitte langsamer sprechen?

Could you please speak more slowly?

2

Könntest du bitte das Fenster schließen?

Could you please close the window?

Related Phrases

Can you help me?
Kannst du mir helfen?
kanst doo meer HEL-fen
Please
Bitte
BIT-teh
Excuse me
Entschuldigung
ent-SHOOL-dee-goong

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