Deutsch

German Thank-You Reply: "Bitte"

"Bitte" is a German word meaning "You're welcome," the standard reply when someone thanks you. Interestingly, the very same word "Bitte" is also used to mean "Please," making it a handy word that does double duty. For a slightly more polite touch, "Bitte schön" (You're very welcome) or "Gerne" (Gladly) are also common.

Examples

Danke! / Bitte!

"Thanks!" / "You're welcome!" (a common thank-you and reply pair)

Bitte schön.

"You're very welcome." (a slightly more polite version)

Gerne!

"Gladly!" (also used casually as a reply to thanks)