What is the equivalent of “here” (offering sb sth)

Question

I know "bitte sehr/schön." Is it possible to say "hier" akin to in English?

I'm looking for the equivalent with the same level of casualness, like when you hand something to a toddler after they asked for it.

Papa, Milch bitte.

OK, Moment. [...] Hier! (??)

Björn Friedrich · Accepted Answer · 2020-01-29 16:09:55Z

2

Yes, hier is used in a similar manner in German. For example, when someone asks

A: „Gibst du mir bitte den Stift?“
^{(A: "Would you give me the pen, please?")}

then an you can respond

B: „Hier hast du ihn.“
^{("Here you are.")}

or

B: „Hier ist er.“
^{("Here it is")}

or even more succinctly

B: „Hier, (bitte schön).“

answered Jan 29 '20 at 8:04

Björn Friedrich

18.2k2 gold badges37 silver badges74 bronze badges

Add a comment |

Nico · Accepted Answer · 2020-01-28 23:15:38Z

2

Yes, in such informal contexts "hier"it works in German too.

answered Jan 28 '20 at 23:09

Nico

7961 silver badge8 bronze badges

Even in such a informal context, I would add an "bitte": Hier bitte! If the toddler says please, the parent should too ;) – Iris Jan 29 '20 at 7:22
Yes, in the case you quote. Not necessary between mates though (even if well-raised ;-) – Nico Jan 29 '20 at 7:31
1

Note that the full version in German is "Hier hast Du X" as opposed to just "Here you are." – Kilian Foth Jan 29 '20 at 7:57
1

Yes, but in both cases the expression is the result of an ellipsis. – Nico Jan 29 '20 at 7:58

Add a comment |

2 Answers 2