Pomóż mi
The English phrase "help me" is translated into Polish as Pomóż mi.
Pomóż mi is a direct and simple way to ask for assistance when you are in trouble or need a hand with a task.
What does it mean word for word?
The word pomóż is the singular imperative form of the verb pomagać, which means to help.
Which one should you use?
Pomóż mi functions as a direct command or request. To make your request sound much more polite and natural in social situations, you can add proszę (please) before or after the phrase.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are asking a group of people for help, use the plural form Pomóżcie mi instead of the singular Pomóż mi. You may also encounter the phrase Musisz mi pomóc!, which means "You have to help me!"
Did you know?
- While Pomóż mi is for general assistance, a person in immediate life-threatening danger would shout Ratunku! instead of using a verb for 'help'.
- The word pomoc for 'help' shares a linguistic root with the word moc, meaning 'power' or 'strength'.
- While Pomóż mi is a direct request, Polish speakers often use the phrase Przydałaby mi się pomoc which translates to 'Help would be useful to me', to sound much more indirect and polite.
Examples in context
- Pomóż mi to wypełnić.Help me fill this out.This sentence shows how to use Pomóż mi to ask for help with a specific task.Tatoeba #12045112 by jimbojim, translation #9251078 by CK
- Chodź tutaj i pomóż mi.Come here and help me.This sentence demonstrates using Pomóż mi to ask someone to come to your location to assist.Tatoeba #3686380 by Spodnie, translation #61596 by CK
- Pomóż mi wstać, proszę.Help me up, please.This sentence illustrates using Pomóż mi when asking for physical assistance.Tatoeba #12710239 by JimiYoru, translation #9251237 by CK
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Example conversation
Małgorzata is struggling to carry several heavy grocery bags into the house.
- MałgorzataPiotr, pomóż mi z tymi torbami!Piotr, help me with these bags!
- PiotrOczywiście, już biegnę.Of course, I'm coming right now.
- MałgorzataDziękuję, są bardzo ciężkie.Thank you, they are very heavy.
- PiotrNie ma za co.You're welcome.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
