Adverb
gefälligst
Pronunciation: /ɡəˈfɛlɪçst/
(annoyed) kindly; will you (strengthens an angry order)
B2
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Meanings
Adverb
- (annoyed) kindly; will you (strengthens an angry order)
Example sentence
Mach gefälligst, was man dir sagt!
Just do as you're told, will you!
Usage
- Du wartest gefälligst hier! — You will wait here! Adds an irritated, commanding tone
- gefälligst / bitte — gefälligst can sound angry; it is not a neutral polite substitute for bitte
Die Figur im Film rief: „Du hörst mir jetzt gefälligst zu!“
The character in the film shouted, 'You listen to me right now!'