proszę i dziękuję
The English phrase "please and thank you" is translated into Polish as proszę i dziękuję.
This phrase consists of a pair of polite expressions used to make a request and to show gratitude.
When do people say it?
In Poland, it is customary to express gratitude by saying dziękuję after a meal.
Did you know?
- The word proszę is a linguistic multitasker and can mean 'please', 'you are welcome', 'here you go' when handing something over, or even 'pardon?' if you did not hear someone.
- Polish speakers sometimes use the phrase proszę bardzo to express a slight sense of irony or to emphasize a point, similar to saying 'there you have it' in English.
- The word dziękuję is a verb in the first person, meaning it literally translates to 'I thank you'.
Examples in context
- Warto znać proszę i dziękuję.It is worth knowing please and thank you.
- Dzieci uczą się proszę i dziękuję.Children learn please and thank you.
- Używaj proszę i dziękuję częściej.Use please and thank you more often.
Example conversation
Paweł is teaching Anna about Polish etiquette.
- PawełJak być uprzejmym w Polsce?How to be polite in Poland?
- AnnaMusisz używać słów proszę i dziękuję.You must use the words please and thank you.
- PawełTo brzmi bardzo prosto.That sounds very simple.
- AnnaTak, to podstawa kultury.Yes, it is the basis of culture.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dziękuję, proszę, CC BY-SA 4.0.
