Ukrainian Word of the Day
вибачте
/vy-BA-chte/ • interjection (imperative form of the verb 'вибачити') — 24th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: excuse me; I'm sorry; please forgive me
Examples
- Вибачте, я запізнився.
(Sorry, I am late.) - Вибачте, де знаходиться туалет?
(Excuse me, where is the restroom?) - Вибачте, я не зрозумів ваше питання.
(Sorry, I did not understand your question.)
Synonyms
- перепрошую
- пробачте
Use 'вибачте' to apologize (formal or polite) or to get someone's attention. It is common in both spoken and written Ukrainian. For informal situations among friends you might use 'вибач' or 'пробач'.
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