Dutch · Greetings & Phrases
Alsjeblieft
Please
Beginneradverb
Definition
Used to make a polite request.
Example
Mag ik een glas water, alsjeblieft?
May I have a glass of water, please?
Etymology
'Alsjeblieft' derives from 'ik ben je lief' (I am dear to you) compressed into a polite request form, showing its evolution from expressing affection to politeness in requests.
How & Where It’s Used
'Alsjeblieft' is used informally in everyday conversations across the Netherlands and is often spoken, though it appears in written requests as well.