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Wie bitte
This is the polite way to ask someone to repeat themselves if you didn't hear or understand. It should be spoken with a rising intonation. It is much more polite than the English equivalent 'What?'.
Examples in context
Wie bitte? Ich verstehe nicht.
Pardon? I do not understand.
Wie bitte? Sprechen Sie lauter.
Pardon? Please speak louder.
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