Signification
Polite way to apologize or get attention.
Contexte culturel
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.
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.
Signification
Polite way to apologize or get attention.
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.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct formal phrase.
_____, пожалуйста, где здесь банк?
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?
The '-те' ending is required for formal address.
Complete the dialogue.
Stranger: '...' You: 'Извините, пожалуйста, вы не подскажете, как пройти к парку?'
A greeting is the natural start before asking for directions.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercices_____, пожалуйста, где здесь банк?
Since you are asking a stranger, you must use the formal plural 'Извините'.
Which phrase is polite for a stranger?
The '-те' ending is required for formal address.
Stranger: '...' You: 'Извините, пожалуйста, вы не подскажете, как пройти к парку?'
A greeting is the natural start before asking for directions.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsYes, absolutely. It is the perfect phrase for a teacher.
It is exactly the right level of formal for a stranger.
Expressions liées
Простите
synonymForgive me
Извини
similarExcuse me (informal)
Будьте добры
builds onBe so kind
Ничего страшного
contrastNo problem
