Okay, here’s an article about asking for repetition in German, written as requested:

Asking for Repetition: Können Sie das wiederholen?

My name is John Doe, and I’m learning German. One of the most important things I’ve learned is how to ask someone to repeat something – it’s surprisingly common! It’s a really useful phrase, and it’s much easier to learn than you might think.

The most common way to ask for repetition is with the phrase “Können Sie das wiederholen?”

Let’s break it down:

• Können – This means “Can” or “Are you able to”.
• Sie – This is the polite form of “you” (formal). We use it when talking to people we don’t know well, or people older than us, or in professional situations.
• das – This means “that” or “it”.
• wiederholen – This means “to repeat”.

So, put together, “Können Sie das wiederholen?” literally translates to “Can you repeat that?”

Here are some example sentences you can use:

• “Entschuldigung, ich habe nicht verstanden. Können Sie das wiederholen?” (Excuse me, I didn’t understand. Can you repeat that?)
• “Können Sie bitte ‘Hallo, wie geht es Ihnen?’ wiederholen?” (Can you please repeat ‘Hello, how are you?’)
• “Können Sie das bitte langsamer wiederholen?” (Can you please repeat that slower?)

Another option, if you want to be even more polite, is: “Entschuldigen Sie, könnten Sie das bitte wiederholen?” The difference is “könnten” which is the polite past tense of “können.”

You’ll use this phrase a lot in everyday situations. Imagine you’re at a restaurant and the waiter explains a dish. You might say, “Können Sie das wiederholen?” if you didn’t catch everything. Or perhaps you’re in a meeting and someone explains a complicated concept – again, “Können Sie das wiederholen?” is perfect.

It’s also really helpful when you’re learning new vocabulary. Don’t be afraid to ask!

My name is Mary Carry, and I found this really helpful. Good luck with your German!

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