How is the word könnten Sie translated from German to English

English translation
could you
phrase

Höfliche Bitte an eine Person, die man siezt, etwas zu tun.

A polite request to a person you address formally to do something.

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  • Könnten Sie bitte lauter sprechen? — Could you speak louder, please?

  • Könnten Sie mir das noch einmal erklären? — Could you explain that to me again?

  • Könnten Sie die Tür schließen? — Could you close the door?

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