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Questions & Answers about قهوة من فضلك.
Why is there no word for "a" before coffee?
Arabic doesn't have an indefinite article like the English words "a" or "an". The word قهوة can mean either "coffee" or "a coffee" depending on the context.
What is the letter at the end of قهوة and how is it pronounced?
That is a "taa marbuuta" (ة), which is used to mark feminine words. When you say it at the end of a phrase, it is pronounced like a short "a" sound, making the word sound like "qahwa".
What is the literal translation of من فضلك?
It translates literally to "from your grace" or "from your favor". من means "from", فضل means "grace", and the attached ك means "your". Together, it is the most common way to say "please".
Does the word فضلك change depending on who I am speaking to?
Yes! The ك at the end changes its vowel sound based on who you are talking to. If the person taking your order is male, you say "min fadlak". If the person is female, you say "min fadlik". The spelling stays exactly the same.