alsjeblieft
please, here you go
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
ɑlsjəˈblift
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Cultural Note
'Alsjeblieft' (informal) literally means 'if it pleases you.' The formal version is 'alstublieft.' It's used both to say 'please' when requesting and 'here you go' when handing something over. The abbreviation 'aub' (alstublieft) is common in written Dutch.
📝 Example Sentences
Een koffie alsjeblieft.
A coffee please.
Hier, alsjeblieft!
Here you go!
Kun je de deur dichtdoen, alsjeblieft?
Can you close the door, please?
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