please

word

/ˈpɫiz/
PLEEZ
/plˈiːz/
pleeze

Definition

Used to make a polite request or to express satisfaction or happiness; can also mean to give pleasure to someone.

Usage & Nuances

Common in polite speech, often placed at the beginning or end of requests ('Please sit down,' 'Sit down, please'). Can also express emotions ('It pleases me'). Not used as a verb in commands; learners may confuse it with 'pleasing'.

Spanish: por favor - agradarPortuguese (BR): por favor - agradarPortuguese (PT): por favor - agradarChinese (Simplified): 请 - 使高兴Chinese (Traditional): 請 - 使高興Hindi: कृपया - प्रसन्न करनाArabic: من فضلك - يسرBengali: অনুগ্রহ করে - দয়া করে - খুশি করাRussian: пожалуйста - радоватьJapanese: お願いします - 喜ばせるVietnamese: làm ơn - làm hài lòngKorean: 제발 - 만족시키다Turkish: lütfen - memnun etmekUrdu: براہ کرم - خوش کرناIndonesian: tolong - menyenangkan

Example Sentences

If you please, could you help me with this?

natural

Please, can I have a glass of water?

basic

Please be quiet during the movie.

basic

That new movie really pleases the audience.

natural

If you don’t mind, please join us for dinner.

natural

Please pass the salt.

basic