How do you say "Can you repeat that?" in German?

"Can you repeat that?" in German is "Können Sie das wiederholen?". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

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How to Say ‘Can you repeat that?’ in German

Q: What does "Können Sie das wiederholen?" mean in English?

"Können Sie das wiederholen?" means "Can you repeat that?" in English. Usage tip: With formal [Sie], the verb stays in the same form as [sie] (they): [können Sie], not [kannst Sie]. The same pattern works in lots of polite requests, like [Können Sie mir helfen?]

Können Sie das wiederholen?

KUR-nen zee dahs VEE-der-ho-len

[KUR-nen zee dahs VEE-der-ho-len]

💬 Usage Tip: With formal [Sie], the verb stays in the same form as [sie] (they): [können Sie], not [kannst Sie]. The same pattern works in lots of polite requests, like [Können Sie mir helfen?]

🇩🇪 In Germany: This is a very standard polite phrase with strangers, service staff, or officials. It is more natural and less blunt than just saying [Wiederholen Sie das].

Phrase Breakdown

Können

[KUR-nen]

can

A modal verb used to ask if someone is able or willing to do something.

Example

Können Sie das bitte langsamer sagen?

Can you please say that more slowly?

Sie

[zee]

you

The formal German word for 'you,' used with strangers, customers, and in polite situations.

Example

Können Sie das wiederholen?

Can you repeat that?

das

[dahs]

that

A demonstrative word referring to something just said or shown.

Example

Können Sie das wiederholen?

Can you repeat that?

wiederholen

[VEE-der-ho-len]

repeat

A verb used when asking someone to say something again.

Example

Können Sie das wiederholen, bitte?

Can you repeat that, please?

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