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    How to say "i'm sorry" in Russian

    Простите
    Prostite
    /prɐˈsʲtʲitʲe/

    When to use it

    Apology. 'Простите' is more formal/serious than 'Извините'.

    Variations

    Прости меня
    Prosti menya
    Forgive me (intimate)

    Examples

    Простите, я опоздал
    Prostite, ya opozdal
    I'm sorry, I'm late

    Frequently asked questions

    How do you say "i'm sorry" in Russian?

    "i'm sorry" in Russian is Простите, pronounced Prostite.

    How do you pronounce Простите?

    Prostite — IPA /prɐˈsʲtʲitʲe/. Use the Listen button above to hear it.

    Is Простите formal or informal?

    Apology. 'Простите' is more formal/serious than 'Извините'.

    Are there other ways to say "i'm sorry" in Russian?

    Yes: Прости меня (Prosti menya) — Forgive me (intimate).

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