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How to Say "Excuse me" in Polish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Przepraszam
"Excuse me" in Polish 路 say it like psheh-prah-sahm

The most natural way to say "Excuse me" in Polish is Przepraszam. 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

Przepraszam bardzo
more formal, used to express greater politeness
Przepraszam ci臋
casual, used when speaking to someone you know well

When to use it

Use 'Przepraszam' when you want to politely interrupt someone or ask for their attention. It can also be used to apologize for a mistake or inconvenience. This phrase is versatile and appropriate in both formal and informal situations.

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Examples in Polish

PolishEnglish
Przepraszam, czy mog臋 zada膰 pytanie?Excuse me, can I ask a question?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use 'Przepraszam' in casual settings, thinking it's only for formal situations.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'Przepraszam'?

You should use it whenever you need to get someone's attention or when you want to apologize.

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