German Phrase
Ja, mach das bitte.
Meaning
Literally “Yes, do that please.” It is a friendly, informal way to confirm a request and ask the listener to carry it out.
When to use
Use it in casual conversations with friends, family, or colleagues you address with du. It works well after someone has asked you to do something or when you want to give a quick, polite instruction.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Jamachdasbitte
Ja (affirmation)
Used to confirm or agree with the previous statement; equivalent to “yes”.
mach (imperative)
2nd‑person singular imperative of machen. In informal speech you drop the “-e” ending (mach !).
das (accusative pronoun)
Refers to a neuter object previously mentioned; functions as the direct object of machen.
bitte (polite particle)
Placed after the verb in an imperative to soften the request, similar to “please”.
🗨In Conversation
Kannst du das Fenster öffnen?
Can you open the window?
Ja, mach das bitte.
Yes, please do that.
✕Common Mistakes
Ja, machen das bitte.
In the informal imperative you must drop the –en ending; use mach instead of machen.
Ja, mach der bitte.
When referring to a specific object, keep the accusative das; do not replace it with der or die.
Bitte, ja, mach das.
Placing bitte before the whole sentence (Bitte, ja, mach das) sounds unnatural in this context.
↔Alternatives
Ja, bitte mach das.
Yes, please do that.
Ja, tu das bitte.
Yes, do that please.
Ja, erledige das bitte.
Yes, take care of that please.
Cultural Tip
In German the word bitte can appear before or after the verb in an imperative. Placing it after (mach das bitte) sounds a bit more relaxed, while starting with Bitte (mach das bitte) is slightly more formal. Remember that mach is only appropriate with du; with Sie you would say Machen Sie das bitte.