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please in Dutch

please in Dutch is alsjeblieft, alstublieft, gelieve — please means to make someone happy or satisfied.

please in Dutch

alsjeblieft
intj
(often, with yes) Used as an affirmative to an offer.
alstublieft
intj
(often, with yes) Used as an affirmative to an offer.
gelieve
intj
(often, with yes) Used as an affirmative to an offer.
a.j.b.
intj
(often, with yes) Used as an affirmative to an offer.
a.u.b.
intj
(often, with yes) Used as an affirmative to an offer.
bevallen
verb
(ambitransitive) To make happy or satisfy; to give pleasure to.
behagen
verb
(ambitransitive) To make happy or satisfy; to give pleasure to.

What does "please" mean?

  1. verb To make someone happy or satisfied.
    "It's hard to please everyone at once."
  2. adv Used to make a request sound polite.
    "Could you please pass the salt?"
  3. intj Used to accept an offer politely.
    ""More tea?" "Yes, please.""
  4. intj Used to express annoyance or disbelief.
    "Oh, please — like that excuse would ever work."

please in a sentence

  • It's hard to please everyone at once.
  • She worked hard to please her new boss.
  • Could you please pass the salt?
  • "More tea?" "Yes, please."

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "please" in Dutch?

"please" in Dutch is alsjeblieft, alstublieft, gelieve. please means: To make someone happy or satisfied.

How do you use "please" in a sentence?

Example: "It's hard to please everyone at once." In Dutch, "please" is alsjeblieft, alstublieft, gelieve.

Are there other ways to say "please" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 7 translations listed for "please": alsjeblieft, alstublieft, gelieve, a.j.b., a.u.b., bevallen.

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