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German
Etymology
From gefällig + -st.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɡəˈfɛlɪçst/, /ɡəˈfɛlɪkst/
- Hyphenation: ge‧fäl‧ligst
Adverb
gefälligst
- (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.
- (dated) kindly
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