Polish Word of the Day
proszę
/PRO-sheh/ • interjection (also 1st person singular of the verb 'prosić') — 8th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: Please; you're welcome; here you go (used to make polite requests, to respond to thanks, or when handing something to someone)
Examples
- Proszę, podaj mi sól.
(Please, pass me the salt.) - — Dziękuję za pomoc. — Proszę.
(— Thank you for the help. — You're welcome.) - Proszę czekać przy drzwiach.
(Please wait by the door.)
Synonyms
- poproszę
- proszę bardzo
Proszę is extremely common and very useful. Use it to make polite requests (Proszę, usiądź), to offer or hand something to someone (Proszę, oto twój paragon), or as a polite reply to thanks (Dziękuję → Proszę). In shops or formal situations you might also hear or use poproszę when ordering. Tone and context determine whether it means 'please', 'here you are', or 'you're welcome'.
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