How to say “Please” in Classical Arabic

The most common way to say “please” in Classical Arabic. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.

من فضلك

min faḍlika

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How do you say "Please" in Classical Arabic?

"Please" in Classical Arabic is "من فضلك". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.

How is "من فضلك" written in Classical Arabic?

Classical Arabic uses the Arabic alphabet, an abjad. "من فضلك" is the standard right-to-left written form.

How do you pronounce "من فضلك" in Classical Arabic?

Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "من فضلك" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.

What does "من فضلك" mean in English?

"من فضلك" is the Classical Arabic way of saying "Please" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.

Are there formal or informal ways to say "Please" in Classical Arabic?

Many languages — including Classical Arabic — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "من فضلك" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.

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