Explanation
Used to make a polite request for someone not to do something; 'please don't'.
Formation
Verb-ない-form + で ください
Detailed explanation
The grammar point Verb ないで ください is used to make a polite request for someone not to do a certain action. In English, it can be translated as 'please don't'. To form this expression, take the verb in its negative form (ない-form) and add で ください.
Examples
タバコを吸わないでください。
Tabako wo suwanaide kudasai.
Please don't smoke.
ここで走らないでください。
Koko de hashiranaide kudasai.
Please don't run here.
大きな声で話さないでください。
Ookina koe de hanasanaide kudasai.
Please don't speak loudly.
写真を撮らないでください。
Shashin wo toranaide kudasai.
Please don't take photos.
Practice
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