A1 Expression フォーマル

Prosím vás.

Please / Excuse me.

意味

Polite filler or way to start a request.

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文化的背景

The transition from 'vykání' (using Prosím vás) to 'tykání' (using Prosím tě) is a significant social milestone. It usually requires an explicit offer from the older or higher-ranking person. Slovak usage is nearly identical to Czech ('Prosím vás'), reflecting their shared linguistic and cultural history. The extreme politeness in service (using 'Prosím vás' frequently) is a remnant of the Austro-Hungarian era's formal social codes. In professional Slack or email communications, 'Prosím vás' is often used to soften requests to colleagues you don't know well, even if the company culture is generally 'informal'.

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The Magic Word

If you forget every other Czech word, 'Prosím vás' + pointing will get you 90% of what you need.

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Watch the 'V'

Make sure to pronounce the 'v' clearly; don't let it turn into a 'w'.

意味

Polite filler or way to start a request.

💡

The Magic Word

If you forget every other Czech word, 'Prosím vás' + pointing will get you 90% of what you need.

⚠️

Watch the 'V'

Make sure to pronounce the 'v' clearly; don't let it turn into a 'w'.

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Intonation Matters

A rising intonation at the end makes it a question (Excuse me?), while a falling intonation makes it a request (Please).

自分をテスト

You are at a train station and want to ask a stranger where the platform is. Which phrase do you use?

________, kde je nástupiště?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Prosím vás

Since you are talking to a stranger, the formal 'Prosím vás' is required.

Fill in the correct pronoun for a formal situation.

Můžu ____ (you - formal) poprosit o vodu?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: vás

The verb 'poprosit' takes the accusative case 'vás'.

Match the phrase to the correct social context.

1. Prosím tě... 2. Prosím vás...

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-B, 2-A

'Tě' is informal (brother), 'vás' is formal (boss).

Complete the dialogue in a restaurant.

Learner: ________, zaplatím. Waiter: Jistě, dohromady nebo zvlášť?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Prosím vás

'Prosím vás' is used here to catch the waiter's attention to pay.

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4 問題
You are at a train station and want to ask a stranger where the platform is. Which phrase do you use? Choose A1

________, kde je nástupiště?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Prosím vás

Since you are talking to a stranger, the formal 'Prosím vás' is required.

Fill in the correct pronoun for a formal situation. Fill Blank A2

Můžu ____ (you - formal) poprosit o vodu?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: vás

The verb 'poprosit' takes the accusative case 'vás'.

Match the phrase to the correct social context. situation_matching A1

1. Prosím tě... 2. Prosím vás...

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-B, 2-A

'Tě' is informal (brother), 'vás' is formal (boss).

Complete the dialogue in a restaurant. dialogue_completion A1

Learner: ________, zaplatím. Waiter: Jistě, dohromady nebo zvlášť?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Prosím vás

'Prosím vás' is used here to catch the waiter's attention to pay.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

4 問

Usually, just 'Prosím' is used for 'You're welcome'. 'Prosím vás' is almost always for requests or getting attention.

Yes, 'Prosím' is very common and slightly less formal. 'Prosím vás' is safer for absolute strangers.

It would sound very funny and sarcastic, as if you are treating your dog like a formal gentleman!

No, in this context, it is the 'formal you' used for one person or multiple people.

関連フレーズ

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Prosím

similar

Please / You're welcome

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Promiňte

similar

I am sorry / Excuse me

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S dovolením

specialized form

With your permission

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Můžu vás poprosit

builds on

Can I ask you...

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