How to Say ‘Could you please tell me...?’ in German
Können Sie mir bitte... sagen?
KUR-nen zee meer BIT-tuh ZAH-gen
[KUR-nen zee meer BIT-tuh ZAH-gen]
💬 Usage Tip: With polite [Sie], the verb takes the same form as [sie] = they: [Können Sie ...?], not [kannst]. Same pattern: [Haben Sie ...?], [Wissen Sie ...?].
🇩🇪 In Germany: This is a polite, normal way to ask a landlord or property manager for an update. In this situation, stick with [Sie].
Phrase Breakdown
Können
[KUR-nen]
can / could
Polite question form of 'können,' used to ask if someone is able or willing.
Können Sie mir bitte helfen?
Can you please help me?
Sie
[zee]
you
Formal 'you' used for politeness when speaking to strangers or service people.
Können Sie morgen kommen?
Can you come tomorrow?
mir
[meer]
me / to me
Dative pronoun meaning 'to me' or 'for me' depending on context.
Können Sie mir bitte zurückrufen?
Can you please call me back?
bitte
[BIT-tuh]
please
Polite word used to soften requests.
Können Sie bitte warten?
Could you please wait?
sagen
[ZAH-gen]
say / tell
Verb meaning 'to say' or 'to tell.'
Können Sie mir bitte den Termin sagen?
Can you please tell me the appointment time?
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