gefälligst

German

Etymology

From gefällig +‎ -st.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɡəˈfɛlɪçst/, /ɡəˈfɛlɪkst/

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• Hyphenation: ge‧fäl‧ligst

Adverb

gefälligst

1. (informal) used to sharply reinforce a demand or order, demanding obedience and often expressing annoyance, including in indirect speech; had better, already

   Hör gefälligst auf damit!

   Stop that already!

   Sie meinte, dass ich mich gefälligst rauszuhalten habe.

   She said that I had better stay out of this if I know what's good for me.

2. (dated) kindly

Further reading

• “gefälligst” in Duden online
• “gefälligst” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache