Meaning
A polite request for a specific quantity of water.
Cultural Background
Offering water is a sign of respect. Hospitality is paramount. Politeness markers vary by region.
Smile
Smiling while saying this makes it sound much more polite.
Avoid commands
Never use the imperative form with strangers.
Meaning
A polite request for a specific quantity of water.
Smile
Smiling while saying this makes it sound much more polite.
Avoid commands
Never use the imperative form with strangers.
Add 'ممنون'
Saying 'ممنون' after receiving the water is essential.
Test Yourself
Complete the phrase.
یک لیوان آب ____.
لطفاً means please.
Which is more polite?
A: آب بده. B: یک لیوان آب لطفاً.
B includes the polite marker.
Match the word to its meaning.
1. لیوان, 2. آب, 3. لطفاً
Standard vocabulary matching.
Complete the dialogue.
Waiter: چی میل دارید؟ Customer: ____
This is the appropriate response to an order.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesیک لیوان آب ____.
لطفاً means please.
A: آب بده. B: یک لیوان آب لطفاً.
B includes the polite marker.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Standard vocabulary matching.
Waiter: چی میل دارید؟ Customer: ____
This is the appropriate response to an order.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, it's perfectly fine.
No, it's very polite.
Say 'دو لیوان آب لطفاً'.
Yes, it's the standard word.
No, just a polite nod.
Yes, it's still polite.
Related Phrases
چای لطفاً
similarTea please
ممنون
builds onThank you
بفرمایید
contrastHere you go
