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Ich muss Sie um etwas bitten.

I have to ask you for something.

In German

Ich muss Sie um etwas bitten.

ich moos zee um ET-vas BIT-ten
English
I have to ask you for something.
Español
Tengo que pedirle algo.
Italiano
Devo chiederle qualcosa.

Sentence Breakdown

  • IchIPronoun (nominative)
  • mussmustModal verb (1st person singular)
  • Sieyou (formal)Pronoun (accusative)
  • umforPreposition (takes accusative)
  • etwassomethingIndefinite pronoun (accusative)
  • bittenaskVerb (infinitive)

Grammar Point

Modal verb müssen, Preposition `um` + accusative

Variations

  • Dürfte ich Sie um eine kleine Gefälligkeit bitten?
    Might I ask you for a small favor?
  • Ich habe eine wichtige Frage an Sie.
    I have an important question for you.

FAQ

How do you say "I have to ask you for something." in German?

"I have to ask you for something." in German is "Ich muss Sie um etwas bitten." (ich moos zee um ET-vas BIT-ten).

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