A1 Expression Formal

Извините, пожалуйста

извините пожалуйста

Excuse me, please

Practícalo

Significado

Polite way to apologize or get attention.

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Contexto cultural

Russians value privacy. 'Извините' is the polite way to break that privacy. Similar usage to Russia, but 'Вибачте' is the Ukrainian equivalent. Russian is widely spoken, so 'Извините' is perfectly understood and used. Russian is a lingua franca. 'Извините' is used in all formal public interactions.

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The 'те' rule

Always look for the '-те' ending when talking to strangers. It's the key to being polite.

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Don't over-apologize

Russians don't say 'sorry' for everything. Use it only when you actually interrupt or bump into someone.

Significado

Polite way to apologize or get attention.

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The 'те' rule

Always look for the '-те' ending when talking to strangers. It's the key to being polite.

💬

Don't over-apologize

Russians don't say 'sorry' for everything. Use it only when you actually interrupt or bump into someone.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the correct formal phrase.

_____, пожалуйста, где здесь банк?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Извините

Since you are asking a stranger, you must use the formal plural 'Извините'.

Which is appropriate for a stranger?

Which phrase is polite for a stranger?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Извините

The '-те' ending is required for formal address.

Complete the dialogue.

Stranger: '...' You: 'Извините, пожалуйста, вы не подскажете, как пройти к парку?'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Здравствуйте.

A greeting is the natural start before asking for directions.

🎉 Puntuación: /3

Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

3 ejercicios
Fill in the correct formal phrase. Fill Blank A1

_____, пожалуйста, где здесь банк?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Извините

Since you are asking a stranger, you must use the formal plural 'Извините'.

Which is appropriate for a stranger? Choose A1

Which phrase is polite for a stranger?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Извините

The '-те' ending is required for formal address.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Stranger: '...' You: 'Извините, пожалуйста, вы не подскажете, как пройти к парку?'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Здравствуйте.

A greeting is the natural start before asking for directions.

🎉 Puntuación: /3

Preguntas frecuentes

2 preguntas

Yes, absolutely. It is the perfect phrase for a teacher.

It is exactly the right level of formal for a stranger.

Frases relacionadas

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Простите

synonym

Forgive me

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Извини

similar

Excuse me (informal)

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Будьте добры

builds on

Be so kind

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Ничего страшного

contrast

No problem

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