This is the 1679th most frequent German word.
bitte
"Bitte" means "please" or "you're welcome" in English, depending on context.
Here, 'bitte' functions as a polite offering or directive.
Bitte setzen Sie sich.
Please have a seat.
In this context, 'bitte' is an interjection used to ask for clarification or repetition.
Wie bitte? Ich habe Sie nicht verstanden.
Pardon me? I did not understand you.
The word 'bitte' is used here as a polite expression to make a request.