Proszę nie wchodzić teraz.

please

Breakdown of Proszę nie wchodzić teraz.

• nie: not
• teraz: now
• wchodzić: to enter

Questions & Answers about Proszę nie wchodzić teraz.

What exactly does bold Proszę bold do here—does it mean “please” or “I ask”?

It’s the 1st‑person singular of bold prosić bold (to ask), but in this fixed pattern it functions as polite “please”/“I request.” In everyday use it’s equivalent to English “please.” Note: bold Poproszę bold is different; it’s used when ordering/asking to be given something (e.g., “I’ll have…”).

Why is the verb in the infinitive bold wchodzić bold instead of an imperative form?

Polish often uses bold Proszę + infinitive bold for a polite, impersonal request. It avoids directly addressing the person as “you,” so it sounds neutral/formal and works for one or more listeners.

How do I say this informally to one person or to several people?

• One person (informal): bold Nie wchodź teraz. bold (Optionally: bold Proszę, nie wchodź teraz. bold to soften.)
• Several people (informal plural): bold Nie wchodźcie teraz. bold

How do I address someone formally (Mr./Ms.)?

Use bold Niech pan/pani nie wchodzi teraz. bold For a group: bold Niech państwo nie wchodzą teraz. bold The original bold Proszę nie wchodzić teraz. bold is also perfectly polite/formal and commonly used.

Can I move bold teraz bold to another position?

Yes. bold Proszę teraz nie wchodzić. bold and bold Teraz proszę nie wchodzić. bold are both fine. Earlier placement puts a bit more emphasis on “now”; at the end it’s neutral. All are idiomatic.