Signification
Asking to repeat something.
Contexte culturel
It is considered the 'gold standard' for politeness in daily interactions. Similar polite forms exist in Czech and Slovak, reflecting shared linguistic roots. Using 'Słucham?' in a meeting shows you are focused and professional.
Intonation is key
Always raise your pitch at the end to make it a question.
The 'Słucham' smile
Saying it with a slight smile makes you sound much friendlier.
Signification
Asking to repeat something.
Intonation is key
Always raise your pitch at the end to make it a question.
The 'Słucham' smile
Saying it with a slight smile makes you sound much friendlier.
Teste-toi
Which is the most polite way to ask for repetition?
A friend says something you didn't hear. What do you say?
Słucham? is the most polite and standard option.
Complete the phrase.
When a customer enters your shop, you say: '_____?'
Słucham is the standard service greeting.
Match the phrase to the context.
Match 'Słucham?' to its usage.
It is primarily used for repetition.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'My name is Anna.' B: '_____?'
Słucham? is the polite way to ask for a name again.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesA friend says something you didn't hear. What do you say?
Słucham? is the most polite and standard option.
When a customer enters your shop, you say: '_____?'
Słucham is the standard service greeting.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
It is primarily used for repetition.
A: 'My name is Anna.' B: '_____?'
Słucham? is the polite way to ask for a name again.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
8 questionsNo, it is the most polite way to ask for repetition.
Yes, it is perfectly professional.
Literally yes, but functionally it means 'Pardon?'.
Because 'Co' is too blunt and can sound aggressive.
No, it is always 'Słucham'.
No, it is only for spoken language.
Similar forms exist, but 'Słucham' is uniquely Polish.
Use it with a rising tone and a slight pause.
Expressions liées
Proszę?
synonymPlease/Pardon?
Co mówisz?
similarWhat are you saying?
Słucham pana/pani
builds onI am listening to you (sir/madam)
