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Translation of please from English into German,

Adverb

1.

politeness

used to make a polite request
bitte
  • Please pass the salt.Bitte reichen Sie das Salz.
2.

communication

UK
used as an affirmative to an offer
UK
bitte gern
  • Would you like some tea? Please.Möchten Sie etwas Tee? Bitte.
3.

emotion

Rare
expression of annoyance or impatience
Rare
bitte ach bitte um Himmels willen
  • Oh, please, stop arguing.Oh, bitte, hört auf zu streiten.

Interjection

1.

politeness

expressing a polite request or command
bitte
  • Please close the door when you leave.Bitte schließen Sie die Tür, wenn Sie gehen.
2.

expression

used as an affirmative to an offer
bitte
  • Would you like some tea? Please.Möchten Sie etwas Tee? Bitte.

Verb

tr.
1.

communication

express a desire or wish
  • You may do as you please.Du kannst tun, was du möchtest.
2.

emotion

Rare
make someone happy or satisfied
Rare
zufriedenstellen erfreuen beglücken
  • She always tries to please her parents.Sie versucht immer, ihre Eltern zufriedenzustellen.
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Expressions with please: examples in English and translations in German

Gott gefallen
Gott erfreuen
They try to please God by helping others.
bitte schön
bitte sehr
Could you pass the salt, pretty please?
das tun, was einen glücklich macht
She decided to please herself and travel alone.
man kann es nicht allen recht machen
She learned the hard way that you cannot please everyone.
Das Übliche
Wie immer
Every morning, she walked in and said, "The usual, please."
Man kann es nicht allen recht machen
You can't please everybody, so do what feels right.

Synonyms and analogies of please in English

Examples of please in a sentence

  • Could you please help me with this task?
  • Can I help you with that? Please.
  • Would you like another slice? Please.
  • Please, can we just move on?
  • Oh, please, I've heard enough excuses.
  • Please pass the salt.

Translations of "please" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adverb
bitteadv.

Dinner is about to be served; please take your seats.

Das Abendessen wird gleich serviert; bitte nehmen Sie Platz.

gerneadv.

We are please to show you our collection on our website.

Auf unserer Webseite weisen wir Sie gerne in unser Angebot ein.

gefälltadv.

No product or service can please everyone, that's natural.

Kein Produkt respektive Service gefällt jedem, das ist ganz normal.

gernadv.

You're welcome to complain, but please keep within bounds and stay respectful.

Du darfst dich gern beschweren, aber halte dich im Rahmen und bleibe respektvoll.

Noun
dasBittenn.

To secure the package, please hook the straps tightly.

Bitte ziehe die Gurte fest, um das Paket zu sichern.

Verb
beachtenv.

Some of the area is private, so please respect this.

Einige der Gegend ist privat, so beachten Sie bitte diese.

gefallenv.

In this job, my aim is to please the clients, whatever happens.

In diesem Job ist mein Ziel es, zu gefallen, egal was passiert.

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please: Examples and translations in context

Before the deadline, please key your comments on the draft.

Bitte erfassen Sie Ihre Kommentare zum Entwurf vor Ablauf der Frist.

As a courtesy, please silence your phones during the performance.

Aus Rücksicht schalten Sie bitte Ihre Handys während der Vorstellung aus.

When checking in, please print your name on the guest list.

Beim Einchecken tragen Sie bitte Ihren Namen in die Gästeliste ein.

To secure the package, please hook the straps tightly.

Bitte ziehe die Gurte fest, um das Paket zu sichern.

Food is about to be delivered; please set the table.

Das Essen wird gleich geliefert; bitte deckt den Tisch.

If he calls, please let me know right away.

Wenn er anruft, lass es mich bitte sofort wissen.

To share it, please chunk this large cake into individual slices.

Um den Kuchen zu teilen, schneide ihn bitte in einzelne Stücke.

To clean up the file, please void duplicate entries right away.

Um die Datei zu bereinigen, löschen Sie bitte sofort doppelte Einträge.

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