Polish · Greetings & Phrases
przepraszam
excuse me / I am sorry
Beginnerverb
Definition
Used both to get attention and to apologize.
Example
Przepraszam, gdzie jest toaleta?
Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
Etymology
'Przepraszam' comes from the verb 'przepraszać', meaning 'to apologize'. Its development reflects a tradition of politeness and acknowledgment of wrongdoing in Slavic languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Przepraszam' is used in both formal and informal contexts as a way to say 'excuse me' or 'I am sorry'. It is a common phrase in everyday conversation and can be used in various social contexts.