uprzejmie

Uprzejmie is a Polish adverb derived from the adjective uprzejmy, meaning polite or courteous. It denotes the manner in which an action is performed and is used to convey formality or courtesy in speech and writing. As a discourse marker, it often precedes the verb or the main clause it qualifies.

In formal writing, especially in letters, notices, and business communications, uprzejmie is used to soften requests or statements. It commonly introduces directives or informative sentences, for example: "Uprzejmie informuję, że..." or "Uprzejmie prosimy o potwierdzenie." This usage is prevalent in bureaucratic language; in everyday conversation, the expression can sound overly formal or old-fashioned.

Grammatical notes: uprzejmie is an adverb and does not alter the content of the sentence beyond tone. It typically appears at the beginning of a clause and precedes the verb it modifies, often paired with imperatives or polite verb forms. It functions to elevate politeness rather than to change meaning.

Related terms include uprzejmość (noun, politeness) and uprzejmy (adjective, polite). Antonyms include nieuprzejmy or nieuprzejmie (impolite). Similar adverbs in tone include grzecznie (courteously) and miło (kindly).

Examples:

- Uprzejmie proszę o potwierdzenie otrzymania tej wiadomości. (I kindly ask you to confirm receipt of this message.)

- Uprzejmie informuję Państwa, że zgłoszenie zostało przyjęte. (We would like to inform you that the submission has been received.)

- Uprzejmie prosimy o wypełnienie formularza. (We kindly ask you to complete the form.)