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Aug 20
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The many meanings of 'bitte' | A Coffee ...

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Here at Coffee Break German, we're currently enjoying working on our next podcast series for you, but in the meantime, we hope you enjoy this mini, espresso lesson with Thomas. 


In this episode, we’re exploring the many meanings of the word bitte. You’ll discover how to use bitte in different contexts, including:


 ➡️ as a polite request 

 ➡️ as a response 

 ➡️ for clarification

 ➡️ to offer something


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