Betydning af ordet “please”

Please er et høflighedsudtryk, der bruges til at anmode om noget høfligt eller venligt. Det bruges til at udtrykke en anmodning eller en opfordring på en respektfuld måde.

Eksempler på brug

• Please listen to what I have to say.
• Could you please pass the salt?
• Please remember to turn off the lights before you leave.
• Can you please help me with this task?
• Please dont forget to feed the cats.
• Would you please be quiet for a moment?
• Please let me know if you need any assistance.
• Can you please bring me a glass of water?
• Please be aware of the deadline for this project.
• Could you please hold the door open for me?
• Please take care of yourself during this difficult time.
• Would you please pass me the remote control?
• Can you please explain that concept to me again?
• Please be patient while we resolve the issue.
• Could you please call me back when you have a moment?
• Please make sure to lock the door behind you.
• Would you please consider my proposal for the project?
• Can you please give me a hand with moving this furniture?
• Please let me know if you have any dietary restrictions.
• Could you please send me the documents by the end of the day?

Synonymer

• Kindly: An polite way of asking or showing consideration
• Could you: A polite and indirect way of making a request
• Would you mind: Politely asking for permission or help
• If you would be so kind: Used to make a polite request
• May I ask: A polite way to seek permission or information
• Would you be so kind as to: A formal and polite way to request something
• Could you please: A polite way to ask for something

Antonymer

• Displease: Make someone unhappy or dissatisfied
• Offend: Cause to feel upset or annoyed
• Upset: Disturb the normal state or order of
• Anger: Make someone feel annoyed, frustrated, or irritated
• Disregard: Pay no attention to; ignore
• Insult: Speak to or treat with disrespect or scornful abuse
• Offend: Cause to feel upset or annoyed

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Etymologi

Ordet please stammer fra det engelske ord plēsan, som betyder at behage eller glæde. Det kan spores tilbage til oldengelsk plēsian og oldhøjtysk pflegesn, begge med samme betydning. Senere udviklede det sig til det moderne engelske please, som stadig bruges i dag for at udtrykke en høflig anmodning eller høflig opfordring.