palihug
The English phrase "please" is translated into Bisaya as palihug.
palihug is an interjection used to make a polite request. It is used to soften a command or a request, turning what might sound like a blunt order into a polite petition.
Meaning: interjection to make a polite request (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word palihug is derived from the root lihug, which means favor or help.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Visayas region, Palihog is also a common way to say "please".
How does it change in a sentence?
In English, "please" can be used as an adverb at the beginning, middle or end of a sentence. In Bisaya, palihug is most naturally placed at the beginning of a request.
Did you know?
- While palihug is the polite standard, Bisaya speakers may omit it entirely when speaking to younger siblings or children, as adding it could actually sound sarcastic or overly formal.
- If you want to be exceptionally polite, you might pair palihug with the honorific po in certain Philippine contexts, though po is more common in Tagalog-influenced areas.
- While palihug is the standard way to say 'please', it can sometimes feel overly formal or even slightly dramatic in very casual settings among close friends.
Examples in context
- Palihug ug sarado sa pultahan?Would you please lock the door?This sentence shows how to use palihug when asking someone to lock a door.Tatoeba #11406667 by zmah47jr, translation #39087 by CK
- Palihug gamita kining exit kung dunay sunog.Please use this exit when there is a fire.This sentence demonstrates using palihug in the context of a safety instruction during a fire.Tatoeba #11315193 by zmah47jr, translation #23821 by zmah47jr
- Palihog pahatag sa ako'g asin.Please pass me the salt.
- Palihog hulata ko.Please wait for me.
- Palihug hatagi ko og tubig.Please give me some water.
Example conversation
Joy and Jun are at home in the kitchen.
- JoyJun, palihug kuhaa ang baso.Jun, please get the glass.
- JunSige, Joy. Hain man ang baso?Okay, Joy. Where is the glass?
- JoyNaa sa ibabaw sa lamesa.It is on top of the table.
- JunO, mao na ni?Oh, is this it?
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
