A1 Expression औपचारिक

Вибачте, будь ласка.

вибачте будь ласка

Excuse me, please.

मतलब

Polite way to get attention or apologize for a minor interruption.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

Politeness is often seen as a sign of education. Using 'Ви' and 'Вибачте' is non-negotiable in professional and public settings. You will hear 'Перепрошую' much more often than 'Вибачте'. It is considered very local and polite. In the fast-paced capital, 'Вибачте' is often shortened in speech, but 'будь ласка' is rarely dropped in shops. Younger Ukrainians are increasingly using 'Сорі' for very minor things, but they still revert to 'Вибачте' when talking to elders.

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The Magic Opener

Always start any interaction with a stranger with this phrase. It instantly makes people more willing to help you.

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The 'Self-Excuse' Trap

Avoid saying 'Вибачаюсь' (Vybachayus). It's a common mistake even for native speakers, but it's grammatically frowned upon.

मतलब

Polite way to get attention or apologize for a minor interruption.

💡

The Magic Opener

Always start any interaction with a stranger with this phrase. It instantly makes people more willing to help you.

⚠️

The 'Self-Excuse' Trap

Avoid saying 'Вибачаюсь' (Vybachayus). It's a common mistake even for native speakers, but it's grammatically frowned upon.

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Lviv Style

If you are in Western Ukraine, try saying 'Перепрошую' (Pereproshuyu). You'll sound much more like a local!

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Eye Contact

When you say 'Вибачте,' a brief nod or short eye contact is enough. You don't need to give a big American-style smile.

खुद को परखो

You are on a bus and need to get to the exit. What do you say to the person in your way?

___, будь ласка, ви виходите?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Вибачте

'Вибачте' is the correct way to get someone's attention politely.

Complete the polite phrase.

Вибачте, ___ ___.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: будь ласка

'Будь ласка' is the essential partner to 'Вибачте' for maximum politeness.

Match the phrase to the person you are talking to.

1. To a stranger on the street. 2. To your little brother.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 1-A, 2-B

Use the plural/formal '-те' for strangers and the short form for family.

Complete the dialogue in a cafe.

You: ___, будь ласка, можна каву? Waiter: Так, звичайно.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Вибачте

'Вибачте' is the most polite way to start an order with a waiter.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

Formal vs Informal

Formal (Вибачте)
Strangers Strangers
Teachers Teachers
Informal (Вибач)
Friends Friends
Siblings Siblings

अभ्यास बैंक

4 अभ्यास
You are on a bus and need to get to the exit. What do you say to the person in your way? Choose A1

___, будь ласка, ви виходите?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Вибачте

'Вибачте' is the correct way to get someone's attention politely.

Complete the polite phrase. Fill Blank A1

Вибачте, ___ ___.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: будь ласка

'Будь ласка' is the essential partner to 'Вибачте' for maximum politeness.

Match the phrase to the person you are talking to. situation_matching A2

1. To a stranger on the street. 2. To your little brother.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 1-A, 2-B

Use the plural/formal '-те' for strangers and the short form for family.

Complete the dialogue in a cafe. dialogue_completion A1

You: ___, будь ласка, можна каву? Waiter: Так, звичайно.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Вибачте

'Вибачте' is the most polite way to start an order with a waiter.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

It is formal and plural. Use it for strangers, elders, and groups of people.

Yes, you can, but adding 'будь ласка' makes it much softer and more polite.

They are almost the same, but 'Пробачте' can feel slightly more sincere for an actual mistake.

Just say 'Вибач' (Vybach) or 'Сорі' (Sori).

It's a common influence from Russian, but in proper Ukrainian, it's better to avoid it.

No, for that use 'Мені шкода' (Meni shkoda).

It is always two words in Ukrainian.

You can say 'Нічого' (Nichogo - It's nothing) or 'Все добре' (Vse dobre - Everything is fine).

It's not necessarily *more* polite, but it sounds more elegant and is very common in Western Ukraine.

Yes, it's very common to start a request in an email with 'Вибачте за турботу' (Excuse me for the trouble).

संबंधित मुहावरे

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Перепрошую

synonym

I beg your pardon

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Пробачте

similar

Forgive me

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Мені шкода

contrast

I'm sorry / I feel bad

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Даруйте

specialized form

Pardon me

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Вибач

informal

Sorry / Excuse me

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