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"Can you repeat that, please?" in Polish: proszę powtórzyć
proszę powtórzyć
Can you repeat that, please? in Polish is proszę powtórzyć. Proszę powtórzyć is a polite request using an infinitive; powtórz is informal singular imperative.
A first use of can you repeat that, please?
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How to pronounce proszę powtórzyć
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proshen povtoozhihtsh
/prɔʂɛ pɔftuʐɨtɕ/
In proszę powtórzyć, ó has the same vowel as u; sz is a hard sh-like sound; rz and ż normally share a zh-like sound, with devoicing in some positions; ć/ci has a soft ch-like sound; nasal vowels change their realization with the following consonant; y is distinct from the vowel i. The content words in proszę powtórzyć normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Can you repeat that, please?" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| proszę powtórzyć | Can you repeat that, please? The main expression for can you repeat that, please?. | The main expression for can you repeat that, please?. |
| czy może pan to powtórzyć? | Can you repeat that, please? Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. | Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. |
How to use proszę powtórzyć in real life
- 1A first use of can you repeat that, please?
Proszę powtórzyć ostatnie słowo.
Please repeat the last word.
This is a natural setting for proszę powtórzyć.
- 2A second conversational context
Przepraszam, proszę powtórzyć.
Sorry, please repeat that.
Notice how proszę powtórzyć fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Proszę powtórzyć numer telefonu.
Please repeat the phone number.
Proszę powtórzyć is a polite request using an infinitive; powtórz is informal singular imperative.
Mistakes English speakers make with proszę powtórzyć
Incorrect: proszę powtórzę
Correct: proszę powtórzyć
For this meaning, the complete Polish form is proszę powtórzyć. Proszę powtórzyć is a polite request using an infinitive; powtórz is informal singular imperative.
Incorrect: proszę powtorzyc
Correct: proszę powtórzyć
Keep the wording and grammatical forms in proszę powtórzyć; the proposed form changes or breaks this expression.
Good to know
Proszę powtórzyć is a polite request using an infinitive; powtórz is informal singular imperative.
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Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
Proszę powtórzyć ostatnie słowo.
Please repeat the last word.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Przepraszam, proszę powtórzyć.
Sorry, please repeat that.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Can you repeat that, please?" in Polish
When should I say proszę powtórzyć?
Proszę powtórzyć is a polite request using an infinitive; powtórz is informal singular imperative.
Is czy może pan to powtórzyć? another way to say can you repeat that, please??
Czy może pan to powtórzyć? is a useful related expression. The main form here is proszę powtórzyć; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with proszę powtórzyć?
Avoid proszę powtórzę. The correct expression is proszę powtórzyć; Proszę powtórzyć is a polite request using an infinitive; powtórz is informal singular imperative.
Can you show proszę powtórzyć in a sentence?
Proszę powtórzyć numer telefonu. — Please repeat the phone number.
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