Papiamentu edit

Etymology edit

From Dutch wablief.

The Dutch word is used in Brabant, in the south of The Netherlands.

It is a compound of wat +‎ belieft +‎ u ("what would you like?").

Comes from their use by the Fraters of Tilburg, teachers.

Interjection edit

ablif

  1. I beg your pardon ?
  2. excuse me ?
  3. what do you say ?