בבקשה
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Hebrew[edit]
Etymology[edit]
| Root |
|---|
| ב־ק־שׁ (b-q-š) |
From בְּ־ (b'-, “in”) + בַּקָּשָׁה (bakashá, “request”); hence literally “in request”.
(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “The stated etymology seems incomplete with respect to the non-request senses. Please add their etymology.”)
Pronunciation[edit]
- (Modern Israeli Hebrew) IPA(key): /be.va.kaˈʃa/
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Interjection[edit]
- please (said in expressing a request)
- you’re welcome (said when one is thanked)
- here you are (said when you hand something over)
Usage notes[edit]
- (you’re welcome): Unlike English you’re welcome, בְּבַקָּשָׁה may be used even before being thanked, in the manner of there you are or here you go. Note that this is not like the sarcastic use of English you’re welcome to express annoyance at not being thanked.
See also[edit]
- תּוֹדָה (todá, “thank you”)