How to say "Please (lit: may God keep you)" in Darija
"Please (lit: may God keep you)" in Moroccan Darija is lla y-khellik. Here is how Moroccans actually use it, and when.
lla y-khellik
Please (lit: may God keep you)
Cultural context
A polite 'please' — more emotional than '3afak'. Used for sincere requests.
Level 1
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