Adds politeness to a request, instruction or question, or courteously invites someone to take, enter, speak or proceed.
Examples
Lūdzu, aizver durvis!
Please close the door!
Pasakiet, lūdzu, cik ir pulkstenis.
Please tell me what time it is.
Vienu kafiju, lūdzu.
One coffee, please.
Lūdzu, ienāciet un apsēdieties!
Please come in and sit down!
Tagad lūdzu nākamo runātāju.
Now, please welcome the next speaker.
Vai vari, lūdzu, man palīdzēt?
Could you please help me?
Similar words
lūdzams
esi tik laipns
esiet tik laipni
Courteous response or presentation
interjection
etiquette
neutral
Acknowledges thanks, presents something to someone, or grants permission, corresponding to ‘you’re welcome’, ‘here you are’ or ‘go ahead’ according to context.
Examples
— Paldies par palīdzību! — Lūdzu!
‘Thank you for the help!’ ‘You’re welcome!’
Te ir jūsu biļete — lūdzu.
Here is your ticket — here you are.
— Vai drīkstu paņemt vēl vienu? — Lūdzu!
‘May I take another one?’ ‘Go ahead!’
Viņa pasniedza viesim ēdienkarti un teica: “Lūdzu.”
She handed the guest the menu and said, ‘Here you are.’
— Liels paldies par dāvanu! — Lūdzu, prieks, ka patīk.
‘Thank you very much for the gift!’ ‘You’re welcome, I’m glad you like it.’