• Listen

  What it means

  Literally “if it’s a grace/favour.” Means “if you please,” “if you don’t mind,” or “if it’s not too much trouble” — a polite, slightly formal request. Can also be used ironically to express impatience.

  Vocabulary

  • jeśli — if
  • łaska — grace / favour / mercy

  Grammar note

  An elliptical conditional — the full form would be 'jeśli to łaska' (if it is a favour/grace). Used as a standalone polite phrase.

  Cultural context

  Has a slightly old-fashioned, courtly flavour. Used ironically — 'zrób to, jeśli łaska' can mean 'do it, if you can be bothered' with a hint of sarcasm.

  Intermediate

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