🇩🇪 German phrases

How to Say "You're welcome" in German

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Bitte schön
"You're welcome" in German · say it like bit-teh shern

The most natural way to say "You're welcome" in German is Bitte schön. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Gern geschehen
more formal, often used in professional settings
Kein Problem
casual, used among friends or in informal situations

When to use it

You can use this phrase when someone thanks you for something you did. It is polite and friendly. It is appropriate in both casual and formal situations. You can also use the variants depending on the context.

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Examples in German

GermanEnglish
Danke für deine Hilfe! - Bitte schön.Thank you for your help! - You're welcome.
Common mistake
Some learners might say 'Willkommen' instead, which means 'welcome' in the sense of greeting someone.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Bitte schön, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking German with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a difference between 'Bitte schön' and 'Gern geschehen'?

'Bitte schön' is more common in everyday conversation, while 'Gern geschehen' is slightly more formal.

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