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How to say “Could you give me an example?” in Polish
Request a concrete example after an explanation is still unclear.
Czy może pan/pani podać przykład?
Could you give me an example?
An example can be a sentence, a situation, or a small demonstration.
Use it in three situations
A language lesson
Czy może pan/pani podać przykład?
Could you give me an example?
A work explanation
Czy może pan/pani podać przykład z pracy?
Could you give me an example about work?
A practical demonstration
Czy może pan/pani podać jeszcze jeden przykład?
Could you give me another example?
What to watch for
Ask for one example first; repeating the same broad question may not identify the difficulty.
Read the whole expression before replacing a detail. The natural wording may use a different order or construction from the English sentence.
Your turn
Imagine repairing a conversation. Say this in Polish: Could you give me an example about work?
Reveal a sample reply
Czy może pan/pani podać przykład z pracy?
Could you give me an example about work?
Build a useful exchange
Check a meaning and leave with something you can use.
This expression in other languages
A note on speaking Polish
Polish distinguishes familiar ty from polite pan and pani. Choose pan when addressing a man and pani when addressing a woman formally; the paired forms shown in examples are alternatives, so say one. A formal question usually uses a third-person verb, such as Czy może pan …? First-person past and conditional forms can change with the speaker’s gender.
Keep letters such as ą, ę, ł, ń, ó, ś, ź, and ż. Noun and adjective endings can change with their role in the sentence. Learn the complete expression before replacing a name, object, or time.
