German Phrase
Um 7, bitte.
Meaning
A short, polite way to tell someone you would like something to happen at seven o’clock. It can be used when arranging a meeting, a dinner reservation, or any activity that has a set start time.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are confirming or requesting a specific time in a conversation with a German speaker. It works well in both formal and informal settings, especially when you want to keep the request brief and courteous.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Um7,bitte.
Um (preposition for time)
Um is used with a specific clock time to mean “at”. It is followed directly by the hour (and optionally “Uhr”).
bitte (polite particle)
Bitte adds politeness and can be translated as “please”. It can appear at the end of a request or after the verb.
Numerals in spoken German
When speaking, the numeral 7 is usually said as “sieben”. In writing you may keep the digit, but the pronunciation follows the word.
🗨In Conversation
Um 7, bitte.
At 7, please.
Alles klar, bis dann!
All right, see you then!
✕Common Mistakes
Bei 7, bitte.
“bei” means “by/near” and is not used for exact clock times.
Um 7 Uhr bitte.
Missing the comma makes the sentence sound less natural; the comma separates the time from the polite particle.
Um sieben bitte.
Without “Uhr” the meaning is still clear, but adding “Uhr” is more standard in formal speech.
↔Alternatives
Um sieben Uhr, bitte.
At seven o’clock, please.
Können wir uns um 7 treffen?
Can we meet at 7?
Bitte um 7 Uhr.
Please at 7 o’clock.
Cultural Tip
Germans value punctuality, so stating a precise time is expected. Adding “Uhr” after the hour is common in formal contexts, but in casual speech the “Uhr” is often omitted, especially when the number is clear from context. Remember to keep the tone polite – a simple “bitte” at the end does the trick.