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Wie bitte?
A very common and polite phrase used when you don't understand or didn't hear something. Avoid just saying 'Was?'.
Examples in context
Wie bitte? Ich verstehe nicht.
Pardon? I don't understand.
Wie bitte? Sprechen Sie langsam.
Pardon? Please speak slowly.
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