🇧🇬 Bulgarian phrases

How to Say "Excuse me" in Bulgarian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Извинете
"Excuse me" in Bulgarian · say it like ee-zvee-neh-teh

The most natural way to say "Excuse me" in Bulgarian is Извинете. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Извинявай
used in casual situations, typically among friends
Извинете ме
more formal, used when addressing someone respectfully

When to use it

Use 'Извинете' when you want to politely interrupt someone or ask for their attention. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. You can also use it when you need to apologize for a minor inconvenience.

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Examples in Bulgarian

BulgarianEnglish
Извинете, къде се намира библиотеката?Excuse me, where is the library?
Извинете, мога ли да ви задам въпрос?Excuse me, may I ask you a question?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'Извинете' with 'Извинявай', using the latter in formal situations.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Извинете, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Bulgarian with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'Извинете'?

Use 'Извинете' in formal situations or when speaking to someone you don't know well.

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