gefälligst

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German

Etymology

From gefällig +‎ -st.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡəˈfɛlɪçst/, /ɡəˈfɛlɪkst/
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  • Hyphenation: ge‧fäl‧ligst

Adverb

gefälligst

  1. (informal) used to sharply reinforce a demand or order, demanding obedience and often expressing annoyance, including in indirect speech; had better, already
    Hör gefälligst auf damit!
    Stop that already!
    Sie meinte, dass ich mich gefälligst rauszuhalten habe.
    She said that I had better stay out of this if I know what's good for me.
  2. (dated) kindly

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