Germans have that lovely little word bitte.
But how on earth can it be translated?
Darf ich bitte das Buch haben?
May I have the book, please?
While handing the book over to you, the person might say:
Bitte schön. Or Bitte sehr.
And you would reply:
Thank you.
In German, when you say Danke or Dankeschön, the reply you get is often Bitte.
And in English?
You’re welcome. Or Not at all. Or My pleasure.
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