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[–] 1 point 4 days ago* (3 children)

Would that end bit basically translate to "if I may"/"if you will"? I know a more literal translation would be "if I may ask/request". Mein Deutsch ist mittelmäßig und ich brauche mehr Übung.

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  • [–] 2 points 4 days ago (2 children)

    Not really, it's a phrase. Basically "if you please".

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  • [–] 1 point 4 days ago (1 child)

    I figured it was a phrase that didn't have a direct translation to English. I believe my initial translation of "if I may"/"if you will" is correct then since I've heard/used "if you please" in the same way in English. Either way thanks for clarifying!

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  • [–] 1 point 4 days ago

    Those two are way less offensive. I (ironically) used this phrase to poke fun at them. It is rather sarcastic and implies that they really should have. At least in my understanding of the English language.

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