zapraszam
please come in, I invite you, welcome
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/zaˈpra.ʂam/
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Cultural Note
'Zapraszam' is used both as a formal invitation and as a way to welcome someone into your space. A doctor might say 'zapraszam' to call the next patient in, a host says it to welcome guests. It's one of the most versatile polite words in Polish.
📝 Example Sentences
Zapraszam do środka, proszę usiąść.
Please come in, have a seat.
Zapraszam na kawę w sobotę.
I invite you for coffee on Saturday.