Please

German Meaning

gefallen

erfreuen

freuen

zufrieden stellen

befriedigen

eine Freude machen

gefällig sein

belieben

willfahren

English Meaning

  1. To give enjoyment, pleasure, or satisfaction to; make glad or contented.
  2. To be the will or desire of: May it please the court to admit this firearm as evidence.
  3. To give satisfaction or pleasure; be agreeable: waiters who try hard to please.
  4. To have the will or desire; wish: Do as you please. Sit down, if you please.
  5. If it is your desire or pleasure; if you please. Used in polite requests: Please stand back. Pay attention, please.
  6. Yes. Used in polite affirmative replies to offers: May I help you? Please.