Meaning
A polite response after someone thanks you.
Cultural Background
Germans value efficiency; 'Bitte schön' is the standard, efficient way to be polite. Austrians often use 'Bitte sehr' slightly more than Germans in formal settings. Swiss German speakers might use 'Bitte' alone more often, but 'Bitte schön' is understood. In the North, people are sometimes more concise, but 'Bitte schön' remains the standard.
Smile!
Always smile when you say 'Bitte schön'. It makes the politeness feel genuine.
Context matters
If you are in a very formal setting, 'Bitte sehr' is a safer bet than 'Bitte schön'.
Meaning
A polite response after someone thanks you.
Smile!
Always smile when you say 'Bitte schön'. It makes the politeness feel genuine.
Context matters
If you are in a very formal setting, 'Bitte sehr' is a safer bet than 'Bitte schön'.
Test Yourself
Complete the response to 'Danke'.
A: Danke! B: ______ ______!
Bitte schön is the standard response to Danke.
Which phrase is used when handing someone a menu?
What do you say when giving a menu to a guest?
Bitte schön is used when handing over items.
Finish the conversation.
Waiter: 'Hier ist Ihr Kaffee.' Customer: 'Danke.' Waiter: '______ ______.'
The waiter is responding to the customer's thanks.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesA: Danke! B: ______ ______!
Bitte schön is the standard response to Danke.
What do you say when giving a menu to a guest?
Bitte schön is used when handing over items.
Waiter: 'Hier ist Ihr Kaffee.' Customer: 'Danke.' Waiter: '______ ______.'
The waiter is responding to the customer's thanks.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsNo, it is also used when handing something to someone.
Yes, it is perfectly polite for professional settings.
'Bitte' is shorter and can mean 'please'. 'Bitte schön' is specifically 'you're welcome'.
Related Phrases
Bitte sehr
similarYou're welcome
Gern geschehen
similarMy pleasure
Kein Problem
similarNo problem
Nichts zu danken
similarDon't mention it
