How to Say ‘Can you repeat that?’ in German
Können Sie das wiederholen?
💬 Usage Tip: A handy phrase to use when you didn't catch something. The formal 'Sie' makes it polite.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Politeness is crucial in German interactions, especially in formal settings.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Können
[KERN-nen]
can
Können is used to ask if someone is able to do something.
Können wir jetzt starten?
Can we start now?
Sie
[zee]
you
Sie is a formal way to address someone.
Sie sind sehr nett.
You are very nice.
das
[dahs]
that
Das is a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this' or 'that'.
Was ist das?
What is that?
wiederholen
[vee-der-HO-len]
repeat
Wiederholen is asking to repeat something said earlier.
Können Sie das bitte wiederholen?
Can you please repeat that?
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