خواهش می‌کنم

Definition

Means both you're welcome and please — a pillar of Persian politeness.

Example

Etymology

'خواهش می‌کنم' (khāhesh mikonam) directly translates to 'I request'. The phrase combines 'خواهش' (khāhesh) meaning 'request' and 'می‌کنم' (mikonam) meaning 'I do'.

How & Where It’s Used

It is a polite and formal way to express 'you're welcome' or 'please'. Used in both spoken and written contexts, it is appropriate in any social situation.

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