‖asseblief, adverb
- Forms:
- Formerly also assumblief.
- Origin:
- Afrikaans, DutchShow more Afrikaans, reduced form of Dutch als het u belieft ‘if it pleases you’.
Please.
- Note:
- Usually used in English texts to suggest Afrikaans dialogue.
1913 D. Fairbridge Piet of Italy 26Lift me up then, Da’ood, assumblief toch. I would see inside the door.
1988 A. Kenny in Frontline Apr. 21There is a conspicuous lack of Platteland courtesy. In the shops and pubs, words like ‘asseblief’ and ‘thank you’ are rare.
Please.
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