Alsjeblieft
Example: Kun je mij alsjeblieft helpen met mijn tas?
Definition
"Alsjeblieft" is a polite Dutch expression used when offering something, requesting help, or saying 'please' in everyday conversation, as in the phrase 'Kun je mij alsjeblieft helpen met mijn tas?' meaning 'Can you please help me with my bag?'.
Etymology
The word "alsjeblieft" comes from a contraction of the phrase 'als je blieft,' which literally means 'if you please.' It combines 'als' (if), 'je' (you), and 'blieft,' an old form of 'to please.' Did you know? This phrase evolved into a single polite word commonly used in Dutch to express courtesy and requests.
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"Alsjeblieft" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used expressions.
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