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German Phrase

Wir brauchen mehr Wasser, bitte.

/viːɐ̯ ˈbʁaʊ̯xən meːɐ̯ ˈvasɐ ˈbɪtə/
Meaning"We need more water, please."
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Meaning

A polite, collective request meaning “We need more water, please.” It can be used when a group wants an additional glass of water, a refill at a restaurant, or more water for a meeting.

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When to use

Use this phrase in informal or semi‑formal settings when you speak for a group (family, friends, colleagues) and want to ask for extra water. It works well in cafés, restaurants, offices, or at a gathering where water is being served.

✦Grammar Breakdown

WirbrauchenmehrWasserbitte

1

Subject‑Verb Agreement

The verb *brauchen* is conjugated as *brauchen* for the first‑person plural subject *wir*.

2

Comparative *mehr*

*Mehr* means “more” and is placed directly before the noun it modifies.

3

Polite *bitte*

*Bitte* can be placed at the end of a request to soften it; it is not part of the grammatical core of the sentence.

4

Noun Gender & Case

*Wasser* is neuter (*das Wasser*) and stays in the accusative after *brauchen*.

🗨In Conversation

A

Wir brauchen mehr Wasser, bitte.

We need more water, please.

Natürlich, ich bringe gleich noch ein Glas.

Of course, I’ll bring another glass right away.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Wir braucht mehr Wasser, bitte.

    The verb must agree with the plural subject *wir*; use *brauchen*, not *braucht*.

  • Wir brauchen mehres Wasser, bitte.

    *Mehr* is an adverb, not an adjective; it does not take an ending.

  • Bitte, wir brauchen mehr Wasser.

    Placing *Bitte* at the very beginning is possible but changes the nuance; the most natural order for a request is the one shown.

↔Alternatives

  • Könnten wir bitte mehr Wasser bekommen?

    Could we please get more water?

  • Darf ich noch etwas Wasser haben, bitte?

    May I have some more water, please?

  • Wir hätten gern noch etwas Wasser.

    We would like some more water.

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Cultural Tip

In German‑speaking countries it is common to add *bitte* at the end of a request to keep the tone friendly. In more formal contexts you might use the conditional form (*Könnten wir bitte…*) or the polite *dürfen* construction. Remember that saying *Bitte* twice (once before and once after) can sound overly eager, so choose one placement that feels natural for the situation.