🇺🇦 Ukrainian phrases

How to Say "I'm sorry" in Ukrainian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Вибачте
"I'm sorry" in Ukrainian · say it like vee-bach-teh

The most natural way to say "I'm sorry" 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
Вибач
informal, used when addressing someone directly

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to apologize for a mistake or inconvenience. It can be used in both formal and informal situations. It's polite to say it when you bump into someone or interrupt a conversation.

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Examples in Ukrainian

UkrainianEnglish
Вибачте, я запізнився.I'm sorry, I am late.
Пробачте, я не хотів вас образити.I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend you.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'вибачте' with 'вибач', using the formal version in casual situations.

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 more formal and suitable for strangers or in professional settings, while 'пробачте' is casual.

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