Swahili
tafadhali
tah-fah-DHAH-lee
How to say it
Swahilitafadhalitah-fah-DHAH-leesoon
Englishpleasesoon
Frenchs'il te plaîtsoon
Meaning
a polite word used to make a request, please.
Good to know
Softens a request — put it before or after what you ask for.
Examples
- Maji, tafadhali.Water, please.
- Chai, tafadhali.Tea, please.
- Tafadhali, ninataka kahawa.Please, I want coffee.
- Tafadhali nisaidie.Please help me.