Polish · Greetings & Phrases

proszę

please / here you go / you are welcome

Beginnerinterjection

Definition

A versatile polite word used for requests, offering something, or responding to thanks.

Example

Proszę, to jest twoja kawa.

Here you go, this is your coffee.

Etymology

'Proszę' originates from the verb 'prosić', meaning 'to ask' or 'to request'. It evolved as a polite expression used to make requests or offer something.

How & Where It’s Used

'Proszę' is used in both formal and informal contexts, often in spoken conversations. It can serve multiple purposes such as 'please', 'here you go', or 'you are welcome', depending on the situation.

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