nochmal bitte
once more please; could you repeat that
adverb NOKH-mal BIT-e Rare
Also means
again please; say that again
Usage Note
Nochmal bitte is a polite colloquial request for repetition — 'once more, please'. It is shorter and more direct than Könnten Sie das bitte wiederholen? and is common in everyday conversation when something was missed or not heard clearly. The full form noch einmal bitte is slightly more formal.
Examples
"Nochmal bitte – ich habe den letzten Teil nicht verstanden."
Natural Translation
Once more please – I didn't understand the last part.
Literal Translation
Once more please – I have the last part not understood.
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