{"id":181,"date":"2024-01-01T15:03:57","date_gmt":"2024-01-01T15:03:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nur-deutsch.com\/?p=181"},"modified":"2025-12-19T10:14:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T10:14:09","slug":"um-wiederholung-des-gesagten-bitten","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nur-deutsch.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/01\/um-wiederholung-des-gesagten-bitten\/","title":{"rendered":"Um Wiederholung des Gesagten bitten"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h1 data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"218\">How to Ask Someone to Repeat Themselves in German<\/h1>\r\n<p data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"558\">If you are learning German, there will be times when you didn\u2019t catch what someone said. Knowing how to politely ask for a repetition is a practical skill that can help you communicate more effectively. In this article, we\u2019ll explore common phrases for asking someone to repeat themselves in German, along with their English translations.<\/p>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"598\">Polite Ways to Ask for a Repetition<\/h2>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"651\">1. Formal: \u201cK\u00f6nnten Sie das bitte wiederholen?\u201d<\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"964\">When speaking in formal situations, such as at work or with someone you don\u2019t know well, you can use:<br data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"756\" \/><strong data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"794\">K\u00f6nnten Sie das bitte wiederholen?<\/strong><br data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"797\" \/>This translates to <strong data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"851\">\u201cCould you please repeat that?\u201d<\/strong> in English. It is polite and professional, making it suitable for meetings, interviews, or formal conversations.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1019\">2. Informal: \u201cK\u00f6nntest du das bitte wiederholen?\u201d<\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1226\">For friends, classmates, or people you know well, you can use the informal version:<br data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1106\" \/><strong data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1144\">K\u00f6nntest du das bitte wiederholen?<\/strong><br data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1147\" \/>This also means <strong data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1198\">\u201cCould you please repeat that?\u201d<\/strong> but is casual and friendly.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1322\">3. Expressing That You Didn\u2019t Understand: \u201cEntschuldigung, ich habe das nicht verstanden.\u201d<\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1559\">If you want to explain that you didn\u2019t understand something, try:<br data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1391\" \/><strong data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1441\">Entschuldigung, ich habe das nicht verstanden.<\/strong><br data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1444\" \/>This means <strong data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1492\">\u201cExcuse me, I didn\u2019t understand.\u201d<\/strong> It\u2019s a polite way to ask someone to clarify or repeat their words.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1642\">4. Asking Someone to Say It Again: \u201cK\u00f6nnten Sie das bitte noch einmal sagen?\u201d<\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1874\">Another useful phrase is:<br data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1671\" \/><strong data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1715\">K\u00f6nnten Sie das bitte noch einmal sagen?<\/strong><br data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1718\" \/>This translates to <strong data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1773\">\u201cCould you please say it again?\u201d<\/strong> It\u2019s slightly more casual than the first option and works well in both formal and informal settings.<\/p>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1907\">Tips for Using These Phrases<\/h2>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"2156\">\r\n<li data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1973\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1973\">Always use polite language, especially in formal situations.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2063\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2063\">Pay attention to tone; a friendly smile can make your request sound even more polite.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2156\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2156\">Practice these phrases out loud to feel confident when using them in real conversations.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2171\">Conclusion<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2495\">Being able to ask for a repetition in German is a key skill for learners at any level. Whether in a classroom, at work, or during casual conversations, these phrases can help you communicate clearly and politely. By practicing them regularly, you\u2019ll feel more confident in your ability to understand and respond in German.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-985\" src=\"https:\/\/nur-deutsch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Um-Wiederholung-des-Gesagten-bitten-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nur-deutsch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Um-Wiederholung-des-Gesagten-bitten-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/nur-deutsch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Um-Wiederholung-des-Gesagten-bitten-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/nur-deutsch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Um-Wiederholung-des-Gesagten-bitten-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/nur-deutsch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Um-Wiederholung-des-Gesagten-bitten-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/nur-deutsch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Um-Wiederholung-des-Gesagten-bitten-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/nur-deutsch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Um-Wiederholung-des-Gesagten-bitten.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Ask Someone to Repeat Themselves in German If you are learning German, there will be times when you didn\u2019t catch what someone said. 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