Czech · Greetings & Phrases
Please / You're welcome
Used to make polite requests or to respond to thanks.
Prosím, podejte mi sůl.
Please pass me the salt.
The word 'prosím' comes from the verb 'prosit', which means 'to ask' or 'to request'. Its usage has evolved to convey politeness in various social interactions.
'Prosím' can be used both formally and informally, as a polite request or in response to thanks. It is commonly spoken in everyday interactions and written in formal requests.