🇺🇦 Ukrainian phrases

How to Say "Excuse me" in Ukrainian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Вибачте
"Excuse me" in Ukrainian · say it like vee-bach-teh

The most natural way to say "Excuse me" in Ukrainian is Вибачте. 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

Пробачте
more casual, often used among friends

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to politely interrupt someone or when you need to apologize for a minor inconvenience. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. You can use it when asking for directions or when you accidentally bump into someone.

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Examples in Ukrainian

UkrainianEnglish
Вибачте, де знаходиться станція?Excuse me, where is the station?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'вибачте' with 'пробачте', but 'вибачте' is more formal.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'вибачте' instead of 'пробачте'?

'Вибачте' is used in formal situations, while 'пробачте' is more casual.

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