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.

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