ich bat um

I asked for

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I asked for The simple past form of “bitten um,” meaning “to ask for” or “to request.”
GE: Ich bat um einen Kaffee.
EN: I asked for a coffee.

Ich bat um mehr Salz für meine Pommes frites.

I asked for more salt for my French fries.

Ich bat um Geld.

I asked for money.

Ich bat um etwas zu essen.

I asked for something to eat.

Ich bat um seine Hilfe.

I asked for his help.

Ich bat um einen Kredit.

I asked for a loan.

— Falling Down - Ein ganz normaler Tag (1993)