bitte lassen Sie es uns wissen
The English phrase "please let us know" can be translated into German as bitte lassen Sie es uns wissen.
This phrase is used as a polite request for someone to provide information or an update in the future.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of bitte (please), lassen Sie (let/allow you), es (it), uns (us) and wissen (to know).
Which one should you use?
While bitte lassen Sie es uns wissen is a direct way to make the request, you may also see the very common and natural alternative bitte geben Sie uns Bescheid, which can be translated as "please let us know" or "please give us word".
How does it change in a sentence?
To switch from a formal to an informal tone, you change the imperative from the formal lassen Sie to the singular informal lass in the phrase bitte lass es uns wissen.
Did you know?
- In German, the concept of 'knowing' is split between wissen for factual information and kennen for being acquainted with a person or place.
- The word bitte is actually a shortened version of the sentence 'I beg you'.
- The formal 'you' in lassen Sie is capitalized only to prevent it from being confused with the words for 'she' or 'they', which are spelled exactly the same way without the capital letter.
Examples in context
- Bitte lassen Sie es uns wissen, wenn Sie Zeit haben.Please let us know when you have time.
- Sollten sich die Pläne ändern, bitte lassen Sie es uns wissen.Should the plans change, please let us know.
- Bitte lassen Sie es uns wissen, ob Sie kommen können.Please let us know if you can come.
Example conversation
Julia and Lukas are discussing a business meeting date.
- JuliaWir schicken Ihnen morgen den Entwurf.We will send you the draft tomorrow.
- LukasDas klingt gut, vielen Dank.That sounds good, thank you very much.
- JuliaBitte lassen Sie es uns wissen, wenn Sie Feedback haben.Please let us know when you have feedback.
- LukasJa, ich werde mich dann bei Ihnen melden.Yes, I will get back to you then.
