No. 3,470 in Russian
просим
"Просим" means "we ask" or "we request" in English.
In a sentence
Мы просим у вас прощения за задержку.
We ask for your forgiveness for the delay.
In this sentence, 'просим' is used as a polite request for forgiveness.
Мы просим всех пассажиров занять свои места.
We are asking all passengers to take their seats.
Here, 'просим' expresses a formal request or announcement.
Просим не беспокоить во время собрания.
We ask not to disturb during the meeting.
'Просим' is used to convey a polite request to refrain from a specific action.
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