Ukrainian · Greetings & Phrases
vybachte
Sorry; excuse me
An apology or polite interruption.
Вибачте, я запізнився.
Sorry, I am late.
'Вибачте' comes from the verb 'вибачити', meaning 'to forgive'. It has its origins in Old Church Slavonic and is used as an expression of apology in social interactions.
'Вибачте' is commonly used in both formal and informal settings to apologize or seek pardon. It is prevalent in spoken language throughout Ukraine.