How do you say "Could you let me know, please?" in German?

"Could you let me know, please?" in German is "Können Sie mir bitte Bescheid sagen?". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

What does "Können Sie mir bitte Bescheid sagen?" mean in English?

"Können Sie mir bitte Bescheid sagen?" means "Could you let me know, please?" in English. Usage tip: With polite [Sie], the verb takes the same form as [sie] = they: [Können Sie ...?], not [kannst]. Same pattern: [Haben Sie Zeit?].

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How to Say ‘Could you let me know, please?’ in German

Können Sie mir bitte Bescheid sagen?

KUR-nen zee meer BIT-tuh buh-SHYTE ZAH-gen

[KUR-nen zee meer BIT-tuh buh-SHYTE ZAH-gen]

💬 Usage Tip: With polite [Sie], the verb takes the same form as [sie] = they: [Können Sie ...?], not [kannst]. Same pattern: [Haben Sie Zeit?].

🇩🇪 In Germany: This is politely phrased and fits well for a landlord, Hausverwaltung, or technician. Adding [bitte] keeps it request-like rather than demanding.

Phrase Breakdown

Können

[KUR-nen]

can / could

Polite modal verb used to ask a question respectfully.

Example

Können Sie mir bitte morgen antworten?

Could you please answer me tomorrow?

Sie

[zee]

you

Formal 'you' for polite communication.

Example

Können Sie heute kommen?

Can you come today?

mir

[meer]

me / to me

Dative pronoun meaning 'to me.'

Example

Können Sie mir den Grund sagen?

Can you tell me the reason?

bitte

[BIT-tuh]

please

Used to make the request polite.

Example

Können Sie bitte kurz warten?

Could you please wait a moment?

Bescheid

[buh-SHYTE]

notice / information

In 'Bescheid sagen,' it means to give information or let someone know.

Example

Können Sie mir bitte Bescheid sagen, wann der Handwerker kommt?

Can you please let me know when the repairman is coming?

sagen

[ZAH-gen]

say / tell

Verb meaning 'say' or 'tell'; in this phrase it helps mean 'inform.'

Example

Können Sie mir bitte Bescheid sagen, wenn Sie etwas wissen?

Can you please let me know if you know something?

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