Apologising
Use Promiňte as the safest short apology or attention-getter. Informal and stronger forms depend on the relationship and situation.
Apology phrases
Promiňte is a useful safe default: it can mean excuse me or sorry. Use promiň only with people you address informally.
- safe default
Promiňte.
Excuse me. / Sorry.
- informal
Promiň.
Sorry.
- fuller apology
Omlouvám se.
I am sorry. / I apologize.
- response
To nevadí.
That is okay.
- response
Nic se neděje.
No problem.