allichu
In Quechua, allichu is used to say please.
allichu is an interjection used to make a polite request.
Meaning: interjection to make a polite request (intj)
Did you know?
- While allichu can be used for 'please', it is fundamentally a question asking if things are 'all right'. It functions similarly to how an English speaker might say 'is it okay if…' to soften a request.
- In many Quechua dialects, politeness is achieved through verb suffixes rather than a specific word for 'please'.
- Depending on the region, speakers might use the Spanish word por favor even when speaking Quechua, as it has become a common loanword for polite requests.
Examples in context
- Allichu.Please.This example shows the standalone use of allichu.Tatoeba #13961137 by IdiomHunter, translation #393357 by shanghainese
- Pisillata qoyamuway allichu.Please, just give me a little bit.This sentence shows how to use allichu when requesting something.Tatoeba #13961128 by IdiomHunter, translation #13961133 by IdiomHunter
- Tapuykuykimanchu? Allichu, allillanmanta rimaykuychis!Could you be so kind as to speak more slowly, please?This example demonstrates using allichu when asking someone to speak more slowly.Tatoeba #773458 by marloncori, translation #773459 by marloncori
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Example conversation
Juan is asking Rosa for a glass of water.
- JuanYaku qoyway, allichu.Give me some water, please.
- RosaArí, chaypim kachkan.Yes, it is right there.
- JuanPayta qoyway allichu, Rosa.Please give it to me, Rosa.
- RosaImaymana, Juan.You're welcome, Juan.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
