Questions & Answers about Tak, proszę paragon.
Is proszę functioning as a verb or a polite word here?
It is both! Proszę literally translates to the verb "I ask". But in everyday Polish, it is the standard way to say "please". When you pair proszę directly with a noun like paragon, it translates perfectly to "A receipt, please" or "I would like a receipt."
Why doesn't the word paragon change its ending here?
Because proszę is a verb meaning "I ask for", the thing you are asking for takes the accusative case (it is the direct object). However, paragon is a masculine inanimate noun (an object, not a person or animal). For these types of words, the accusative form looks exactly the same as the basic dictionary form!
Could I also add the word o and say: Tak, proszę o paragon?
Yes, you can! Proszę o paragon is also very common and means the exact same thing. In fast, everyday shopping situations, dropping the o is perfectly natural and polite.
What is the difference between paragon and rachunek?
A paragon is a standard printed cash register receipt that you get at a supermarket or shop. A rachunek is a bill (like at a restaurant) or a more general receipt. Since you are learning about prices and shopping, paragon is the exact word you will hear when the cashier rings up your items!
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