How to Say ‘One moment, please.’ in German
Einen Moment bitte.
EYE-nen moh-MENT BIT-tuh
[EYE-nen moh-MENT BIT-tuh]
🇩🇪 In Germany: You'll hear this all the time on the phone or at a counter while someone checks availability. It is neutral and polite, not brusque.
Phrase Breakdown
Einen
[EYE-nen]
one
Accusative masculine form used in the expression 'one moment please.'
Der Kellner sagt Einen Moment bitte. und prüft die Liste.
The waiter says one moment please and checks the list.
Moment
[moh-MENT]
moment
A short period of time; used when asking someone to wait briefly.
Am Telefon höre ich Einen Moment bitte.
On the phone I hear one moment please.
bitte
[BIT-tuh]
please
Polite word used in requests and service situations.
Die Mitarbeiterin sagt Einen Moment bitte. sehr höflich.
The staff member says one moment please very politely.
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