prosić
to ask (request), to beg
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈprɔɕit͡ɕ/
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Cultural Note
'Prosić o rękę' (to ask for someone's hand in marriage) is the traditional phrase for a marriage proposal in Polish. 'Proszę' also means 'please' and 'you're welcome,' making it one of the most versatile and important words in polite Polish communication.
📝 Example Sentences
Proszę cię, nie odchodź.
I'm asking you, don't leave.
Prosił ją o rękę na kolanie.
He asked for her hand on one knee.
Nie musisz mnie o nic prosić.
You don't have to ask me for anything.