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Translation of Polish word "prosić" to English

prosić

/ˈprɔɕit͡ɕ/

Meaning

Verb

An act or instance of asking.

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How to use

The verb 'prosić' (to ask / request / beg) is imperfective; its perfective pair is 'poprosić'. It conjugates regularly: 'proszę', 'prosisz'. It requires the accusative case of the person asked ('prosić kolegę') and the preposition 'o' + accusative case for the object of request ('prosić o pomoc' — to ask for help). The formulaic phrase 'proszę' means 'please', 'here you go', or 'you're welcome'.

🇬🇧 English

to ask

Usage GuideProsił mnie o pomoc.

Structure Guide

Polish Word: prosić
Translation: to ask

Example Sentences

Prosił mnie o pomoc.

He asked me for help.

Prosił mnie o czas.

He asked me for time.

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Synonyms

to beg / pleadzapraszać

Common phrases

  • prosić o pomoc— to ask for help / assistance
  • prosić o głos— to ask to speak / request the floor
  • poprosić o rachunek— to ask for the bill (perfective)

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The Polish word "prosić" means "to ask" in English.

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