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bitte schön

here you are, you're welcome

interjection BIT-te shoen Rare
Communication Responses

Also means

please (polite offer)

Usage Note

Bitte schön is used when handing something over ('here you are'), as a polite response to 'thank you' ('you're welcome'), or as a polite prompt to proceed. Its meaning depends entirely on context; the schön simply adds warmth.

Examples

"Hier ist Ihr Ticket — bitte schön."

Natural Translation

Here is your ticket — there you go.

Literal Translation

Here is your ticket — please-nicely.

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