„Bitte, bedienen Sie sich!"
Please help yourself.
What does „Bitte, bedienen Sie sich!" mean in German?
„Bitte, bedienen Sie sich!" means "Please help yourself.." Literally: "Please, serve yourself!."
Literal Translation
"Please, serve yourself!"
English Equivalent
"Please help yourself!"
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
Reflexive imperative; polite form
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in formal or literary German, often found in written texts and speeches.
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