bitteschön
Translation
you're welcome, here you are, please, may I help you?
Examples
"Vielen Dank!" - "Bitteschön!"
"Thank you very much!" - "You're welcome!"
Bitteschön, hier ist Ihr Kaffee.
Here you are, here is your coffee.
Bitteschön? Was darf es sein?
May I help you? What can I get for you?
Könnten Sie mir bitteschön helfen?
Could you please help me?
Grammar Patterns
((as a reply to "thanks")) you're welcome "Thanks!" - "Bitteschön!"
((when giving sth.)) here you are Bitteschön, your coffee.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gern geschehen (my pleasure), keine Ursache (no problem)
Etymology
A combination of 'bitte' (please) and 'schön' (nicely, well).
Memory Tips
Think of it as a more friendly and versatile 'bitte'. It's used when giving something, or as a reply to 'danke'.