Bitten
Example: Kannst du mich bitte um Hilfe bitten?
Definition
"Bitten" is a German verb meaning to ask someone for something politely or to request help. It is used when making a formal or informal appeal, as in the example phrase 'Kannst du mich bitte um Hilfe bitten?' which means 'Can you please ask me for help?'.
Etymology
The German verb "bitten" comes from Old High German 'bittan', which traces back to Proto-Germanic roots related to asking or requesting. Did you know? The English word 'bidding' shares the same origin, reflecting the act of making a request or command.
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"Bitten" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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