Molim te, dođi kasnije.

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Breakdown of Molim te, dođi kasnije.

• molim te: please
• doći: to come

Questions & Answers about Molim te, dođi kasnije.

What does the phrase Molim te literally mean, and how is it used here?

Literally, molim means “I ask” or “I beg,” and te is the object pronoun “you.” In practice, Molim te functions as “please,” softening the request that follows. Note: molim on its own also means “you’re welcome” in other contexts, but here it’s “please.”

Why is the verb dođi used—what form is that?

Dođi is the 2nd-person singular imperative of doći (to come). It’s the form used to give a direct command or request to one person you’re on familiar terms with (ti).

How would I say this politely to a stranger or in a formal context?

Use the formal pronoun and plural imperative:

• Molim Vas, dođite kasnije. Capitalize Vas (and Vi) in formal writing to show respect; in casual writing you’ll also see lowercase.

What if I’m talking to more than one person informally?

Use the plural imperative and the plural pronoun:

• Molim vas, dođite kasnije. (Here vas is plural “you.”)

Can I put Molim te at the end instead?

Yes: