`please`: English to Greek.
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please
Used as a polite expression to make a request or ask for something (interjection). This is the most common and formal/informal usage of 'please'.
Translations:
παρακαλώ;
Please pass me the salt. — Παρακαλώ, δώσε μου το αλάτι.
please
To make someone feel happy or satisfied (verb, transitive/intransitive). This usage maps to 'please' as an action of giving pleasure or satisfaction.
Translations:
ευχαριστώ;
παρακαλώ;
κάνω ευχαρίστηση;
She always tries to please her parents. — Πάντα προσπαθεί να ευχαριστήσει τους γονείς της.
please
Used to express politeness when accepting or offering something (interjection). This is a formal or polite usage of 'please' in social interactions.
Translations:
παρακαλώ;
αν θέλεις;
αν επιθυμείς;
Would you like some coffee? — Yes, please. — Θα θέλατε λίγο καφέ; — Ναι, παρακαλώ.
please
Used in expressions like 'as you please' or 'do as you please', meaning 'as you wish' or 'as you like'. This is a neutral/formal usage.
Translations:
όπως επιθυμώ;
κατά βούληση;
You may leave whenever you please. — Μπορείς να φύγεις όποτε επιθυμείς.
please
Used informally or sarcastically to express disbelief, annoyance, or to reject something. This is an informal or slang usage.
Translations:
παρακαλώ;
έλεος;
σε παρακαλώ;
Oh, please! That’s the worst excuse I’ve ever heard. — Έλα τώρα! Αυτή είναι η χειρότερη δικαιολογία που έχω ακούσει.