Lütfen
/LEWT-fen/
English Meaning
Please
Example Sentence in Context
“Bir çay lütfen.”
“A tea, please.”
Grammar & Usage
Can be placed at the beginning or end of a request to soften the tone.
Word Origin & Etymology
From Arabic 'luṭfan' (kindly, with grace).
Cultural Context
While 'lütfen' is used similarly to 'please' in English, Turks also often use conditional verb endings (e.g., 'yapar mısın?' - would you do it?) to show politeness instead of just adding 'lütfen'.
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