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"Please" in Polish: proszę
proszę
Please in Polish is proszę. Proszę can mean please, here you are or go ahead; with an infinitive it makes a polite request.
A first use of please
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How to pronounce proszę
Say it
proshen
/prɔʂɛ/
In proszę, sz is a hard sh-like sound; nasal vowels change their realization with the following consonant. The content words in proszę normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Please" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| proszę | Please The main expression for please. | The main expression for please. |
| proszę bardzo | here you are / please go ahead An expanded phrase used when offering something or inviting action. | An expanded phrase used when offering something or inviting action. |
How to use proszę in real life
- 1A first use of please
Proszę mówić wolniej.
Please speak more slowly.
This is a natural setting for proszę.
- 2A second conversational context
Kawę, proszę.
Coffee, please.
Notice how proszę fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Proszę, oto twój bilet.
Here you are, here is your ticket.
Proszę can mean please, here you are or go ahead; with an infinitive it makes a polite request.
Mistakes English speakers make with proszę
Incorrect: proszę mówię wolniej
Correct: proszę
For this meaning, the complete Polish form is proszę. Proszę can mean please, here you are or go ahead; with an infinitive it makes a polite request.
Incorrect: proszę kawa
Correct: proszę
Keep the wording and grammatical forms in proszę; the proposed form changes or breaks this expression.
Good to know
Proszę can mean please, here you are or go ahead; with an infinitive it makes a polite request.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Practice please
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
Proszę mówić wolniej.
Please speak more slowly.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Kawę, proszę.
Coffee, please.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Please" in Polish
When should I say proszę?
Proszę can mean please, here you are or go ahead; with an infinitive it makes a polite request.
Is proszę bardzo another way to say please?
Proszę bardzo is a useful related expression. The main form here is proszę; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with proszę?
Avoid proszę mówię wolniej. The correct expression is proszę; Proszę can mean please, here you are or go ahead; with an infinitive it makes a polite request.
Can you show proszę in a sentence?
Proszę, oto twój bilet. — Here you are, here is your ticket.
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