asseblief

Afrikaans

Alternative forms

• asb. (abbreviation)
• seblief, 'seblief (informal, colloquial)
• bliefies (childish, humorous)

Etymology

From Dutch alsjeblieft, alstublieft.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌasəˈblif/

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Adverb

asseblief

1. please; used to make a polite request

   Koop asseblief melk op pad terug.

   Please buy milk on the way back.

2. please; used as an affirmative to an offer

   — Wil jy 'n glas water hê? — (Ja,) asseblief!

   — Would you like a glass of water? — (Yes,) please!

Interjection

asseblief

1. please; an expression of annoyance or impatience

   Synonym: asseblief tog

   Ag, asseblief! Drink dit net!

   Oh, please! Just drink it!