Promiňte.
Promiňte.
Excuse me!
pro MEEN tyeh
When to use
This is the polite, formal way to say 'Excuse me' or 'Pardon me'. Use it to get someone's attention, to apologize for a minor offense (like bumping into someone), or to interrupt politely.
Register and Formality
This form uses the 'vy' (formal you) register, making it suitable for addressing strangers, elders, or in any situation where politeness and respect are required. It's the standard choice in public interactions.
Grammar Structure
The word 'Promiňte' comes from the verb 'prominout' (to forgive, to excuse). The '-te' ending indicates the polite, formal 'vy' imperative form.
- Promiňte: Excuse me / Sorry (formal imperative)
Notes
Use 'Promiňte' to politely get attention or apologize without sounding abrupt.
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Related phrases
Ahoj!
<span><ruby data-timing-start="0.24" data-timing-end="0.36" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="ahoj" data-timing-audio-sha256="508a7525fa4a2e6691cfbcba0efe28db96c4eca0a667cdc8b4f946b22d59ca51" data-timing-audio-duration="0.970958">A<rt>a</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.36" data-timing-end="0.48" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="ahoj" data-timing-audio-sha256="508a7525fa4a2e6691cfbcba0efe28db96c4eca0a667cdc8b4f946b22d59ca51" data-timing-audio-duration="0.970958">h<rt>h</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.48" data-timing-end="0.6" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="ahoj" data-timing-audio-sha256="508a7525fa4a2e6691cfbcba0efe28db96c4eca0a667cdc8b4f946b22d59ca51" data-timing-audio-duration="0.970958">o<rt>o</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.6" data-timing-end="0.72" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="ahoj" data-timing-audio-sha256="508a7525fa4a2e6691cfbcba0efe28db96c4eca0a667cdc8b4f946b22d59ca51" data-timing-audio-duration="0.970958">j<rt>j</rt></ruby>!</span>
Hi!
An informal greeting used among friends, family, and peers. Avoid using it with strangers or in formal settings.
Děkuji.
<span><ruby data-timing-start="0.32" data-timing-end="0.398" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="děkuji" data-timing-audio-sha256="1bc62f17a0e0b25a81cb0ec3faccc655cf15a82cdd01f920fcfbe4f9f49caf62" data-timing-audio-duration="1.010958">D<rt>D</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.398" data-timing-end="0.477" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="děkuji" data-timing-audio-sha256="1bc62f17a0e0b25a81cb0ec3faccc655cf15a82cdd01f920fcfbe4f9f49caf62" data-timing-audio-duration="1.010958">ě<rt>ye</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.477" data-timing-end="0.555" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="děkuji" data-timing-audio-sha256="1bc62f17a0e0b25a81cb0ec3faccc655cf15a82cdd01f920fcfbe4f9f49caf62" data-timing-audio-duration="1.010958">k<rt>k</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.555" data-timing-end="0.633" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="děkuji" data-timing-audio-sha256="1bc62f17a0e0b25a81cb0ec3faccc655cf15a82cdd01f920fcfbe4f9f49caf62" data-timing-audio-duration="1.010958">u<rt>u</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.633" data-timing-end="0.712" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="děkuji" data-timing-audio-sha256="1bc62f17a0e0b25a81cb0ec3faccc655cf15a82cdd01f920fcfbe4f9f49caf62" data-timing-audio-duration="1.010958">j<rt>y</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.712" data-timing-end="0.79" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="děkuji" data-timing-audio-sha256="1bc62f17a0e0b25a81cb0ec3faccc655cf15a82cdd01f920fcfbe4f9f49caf62" data-timing-audio-duration="1.010958">i<rt>i</rt></ruby>.</span>
Thank you!
The standard way to express gratitude. Use it in any situation where you want to thank someone.
Dobrý den.
<span><ruby data-timing-start="0.24" data-timing-end="0.39" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="dobrý" data-timing-audio-sha256="ac7299e46dda8413aca7b62c598dea815283b0f2481c531f77a79f920423336b" data-timing-audio-duration="1.170958">Dobr<rt>dob</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.39" data-timing-end="0.54" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="dobrý" data-timing-audio-sha256="ac7299e46dda8413aca7b62c598dea815283b0f2481c531f77a79f920423336b" data-timing-audio-duration="1.170958">ý<rt>r</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="0.54" data-timing-end="0.89" data-timing-source="mfa" data-alignment-label="den" data-timing-audio-sha256="ac7299e46dda8413aca7b62c598dea815283b0f2481c531f77a79f920423336b" data-timing-audio-duration="1.170958">den<rt>den</rt></ruby>.</span>
Good day!
A polite and common greeting used when meeting someone, especially during the day. It's suitable for most formal and informal situations.
Prosím?
<span><ruby data-timing-start="0.23" data-timing-end="0.47" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="prosím" data-timing-audio-sha256="a310d39fa736c05c27852931f932dbe210212efe35fd4d1120f4dcee16b86d25" data-timing-audio-duration="0.970958">Pros<rt>pros</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.47" data-timing-end="0.71" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="prosím" data-timing-audio-sha256="a310d39fa736c05c27852931f932dbe210212efe35fd4d1120f4dcee16b86d25" data-timing-audio-duration="0.970958">ím<rt>iim</rt></ruby>?</span>
Pardon?
Use to ask someone to repeat themselves, especially if you didn't hear or understand them. It can also be used to get someone's attention, similar to 'Excuse me?'.
Na shledanou.
<span><ruby data-timing-start="0.31" data-timing-end="0.43" data-timing-source="mfa" data-alignment-label="na" data-timing-audio-sha256="ca5bc72d2ad1ae0ba7ee10a7e61726777f9b07ed1c7fac3904cb793c1747a1e9" data-timing-audio-duration="1.450958">Na<rt>Nah</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="0.43" data-timing-end="0.673" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="shledanou" data-timing-audio-sha256="ca5bc72d2ad1ae0ba7ee10a7e61726777f9b07ed1c7fac3904cb793c1747a1e9" data-timing-audio-duration="1.450958">shle<rt>shleh</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.673" data-timing-end="0.917" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="shledanou" data-timing-audio-sha256="ca5bc72d2ad1ae0ba7ee10a7e61726777f9b07ed1c7fac3904cb793c1747a1e9" data-timing-audio-duration="1.450958">dan<rt>dah</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.917" data-timing-end="1.16" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="shledanou" data-timing-audio-sha256="ca5bc72d2ad1ae0ba7ee10a7e61726777f9b07ed1c7fac3904cb793c1747a1e9" data-timing-audio-duration="1.450958">ou<rt>noh</rt></ruby>.</span>
See you later!
This is the most common and polite way to say goodbye in Czech, suitable for most situations.
To nic není.
<span><ruby data-timing-start="0.25" data-timing-end="0.41" data-timing-source="mfa" data-alignment-label="to" data-timing-audio-sha256="4ad2e0d2e0354384ec7db7674c739459f1d2dd71db0c65ca98b8682472e01848" data-timing-audio-duration="1.4">To<rt>to</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="0.41" data-timing-end="0.67" data-timing-source="mfa" data-alignment-label="nic" data-timing-audio-sha256="4ad2e0d2e0354384ec7db7674c739459f1d2dd71db0c65ca98b8682472e01848" data-timing-audio-duration="1.4">nic<rt>nic</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="0.67" data-timing-end="1.16" data-timing-source="mfa" data-alignment-label="není" data-timing-audio-sha256="4ad2e0d2e0354384ec7db7674c739459f1d2dd71db0c65ca98b8682472e01848" data-timing-audio-duration="1.4">není<rt>neni</rt></ruby>.</span>
It's nothing.
Use this to dismiss someone's thanks or apology, similar to 'Don't mention it' or 'No worries'.
To je jedno.
<span><ruby data-timing-start="0.08" data-timing-end="0.23" data-timing-source="mfa" data-alignment-label="to" data-timing-audio-sha256="7eef0d8621a7db44e0c3eb1b7c15c65a6a0c3661d395ae75d133aeafe44a9e89" data-timing-audio-duration="1.010958">To<rt>To</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="0.23" data-timing-end="0.29" data-timing-source="mfa" data-alignment-label="je" data-timing-audio-sha256="7eef0d8621a7db44e0c3eb1b7c15c65a6a0c3661d395ae75d133aeafe44a9e89" data-timing-audio-duration="1.010958">je<rt>ye</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="0.29" data-timing-end="0.79" data-timing-source="mfa" data-alignment-label="jedno" data-timing-audio-sha256="7eef0d8621a7db44e0c3eb1b7c15c65a6a0c3661d395ae75d133aeafe44a9e89" data-timing-audio-duration="1.010958">jedno.<rt>yedno.</rt></ruby></span>
It doesn't matter.
Use it when you need to express "It doesn't matter." naturally; tone and politeness depend on the situation.
To je škoda.
<span><ruby data-timing-start="0.23" data-timing-end="0.29" data-timing-source="mfa" data-alignment-label="to" data-timing-audio-sha256="9a2a50cdf80a75152db9208a75bc5fb2e950d50a2b2b9344062cc37d3e6dad3e" data-timing-audio-duration="1.290958">To<rt>to</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="0.29" data-timing-end="0.5" data-timing-source="mfa" data-alignment-label="je" data-timing-audio-sha256="9a2a50cdf80a75152db9208a75bc5fb2e950d50a2b2b9344062cc37d3e6dad3e" data-timing-audio-duration="1.290958">je<rt>ye</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="0.5" data-timing-end="0.96" data-timing-source="mfa" data-alignment-label="škoda" data-timing-audio-sha256="9a2a50cdf80a75152db9208a75bc5fb2e950d50a2b2b9344062cc37d3e6dad3e" data-timing-audio-duration="1.290958">škoda.<rt>shkoda.</rt></ruby></span>
That's a pity.
Used to express sympathy or regret about a situation.
To nemůže být pravda.
<span><ruby data-timing-start="0.08" data-timing-end="0.17" data-timing-source="mfa" data-alignment-label="to" data-timing-audio-sha256="097d161d5eb05d0c4f7f0520a3e1a53e6bd618c3367b5a7289d5487bf12af0f3" data-timing-audio-duration="2.010958">To<rt>to</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="0.32" data-timing-end="0.58" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="nemůže" data-timing-audio-sha256="097d161d5eb05d0c4f7f0520a3e1a53e6bd618c3367b5a7289d5487bf12af0f3" data-timing-audio-duration="2.010958">ne<rt>ne</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.58" data-timing-end="0.84" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="nemůže" data-timing-audio-sha256="097d161d5eb05d0c4f7f0520a3e1a53e6bd618c3367b5a7289d5487bf12af0f3" data-timing-audio-duration="2.010958">mů<rt>mu</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.84" data-timing-end="1.1" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="nemůže" data-timing-audio-sha256="097d161d5eb05d0c4f7f0520a3e1a53e6bd618c3367b5a7289d5487bf12af0f3" data-timing-audio-duration="2.010958">že<rt>zhe</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="1.1" data-timing-end="1.36" data-timing-source="mfa" data-alignment-label="být" data-timing-audio-sha256="097d161d5eb05d0c4f7f0520a3e1a53e6bd618c3367b5a7289d5487bf12af0f3" data-timing-audio-duration="2.010958">být<rt>byt</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="1.36" data-timing-end="1.75" data-timing-source="mfa" data-alignment-label="pravda" data-timing-audio-sha256="097d161d5eb05d0c4f7f0520a3e1a53e6bd618c3367b5a7289d5487bf12af0f3" data-timing-audio-duration="2.010958">pravda<rt>pravda</rt></ruby>.</span>
That can't be true.
Expresses disbelief or shock at a statement or situation.
To je v pořádku.
<span><ruby data-timing-start="0.29" data-timing-end="0.43" data-timing-source="mfa" data-alignment-label="To" data-timing-audio-sha256="69c5663d07a4313fb63d202c1ff80f9971e4c42887e7787e9c887765078e42e9" data-timing-audio-duration="1.730958">To<rt>Toh</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="0.43" data-timing-end="0.63" data-timing-source="mfa" data-alignment-label="je" data-timing-audio-sha256="69c5663d07a4313fb63d202c1ff80f9971e4c42887e7787e9c887765078e42e9" data-timing-audio-duration="1.730958">je<rt>yeh</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="0.63" data-timing-end="0.71" data-timing-source="mfa" data-alignment-label="v" data-timing-audio-sha256="69c5663d07a4313fb63d202c1ff80f9971e4c42887e7787e9c887765078e42e9" data-timing-audio-duration="1.730958">v<rt>v</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="0.71" data-timing-end="0.9" data-timing-source="mfa" data-alignment-label="po" data-timing-audio-sha256="69c5663d07a4313fb63d202c1ff80f9971e4c42887e7787e9c887765078e42e9" data-timing-audio-duration="1.730958">po<rt>POH</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.9" data-timing-end="1.29" data-timing-source="mfa" data-alignment-label="řád" data-timing-audio-sha256="69c5663d07a4313fb63d202c1ff80f9971e4c42887e7787e9c887765078e42e9" data-timing-audio-duration="1.730958">řád<rt>zhaht</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="1.29" data-timing-end="1.55" data-timing-source="mfa" data-alignment-label="ku" data-timing-audio-sha256="69c5663d07a4313fb63d202c1ff80f9971e4c42887e7787e9c887765078e42e9" data-timing-audio-duration="1.730958">ku<rt>koo</rt></ruby>.</span>
It's okay.
Use 'To je v pořádku' to convey that something is acceptable or fine.