How to express dissatisfaction politely in Ukrainian
Ukrainian Complaints and Apologies: Speak Up with Ease: How to express dissatisfaction politely in Ukrainian
To express dissatisfaction politely in Ukrainian, several courteous phrases can be used depending on the context. Some of the most common polite expressions of dissatisfaction include:
- Я не задоволений якістю. (Ya ne zadovolenyi yakistiu) — I am not satisfied with the quality.
- Вибачте, але я маю іншу думку. (Vybachte, ale ya maiu inshu dumku) — Sorry, but I have a different opinion.
- Чи можна обговорити це питання? (Chy mozhna obhovoryty tse pytannia?) — Could we discuss this issue?
- Мені дуже шкода, але… (Meni duzhe shkoda, ale…) — I’m very sorry, but…
- Після покупки я повернувся до магазину й сказав продавцеві: “Це зламано, я можу обміняти його?” (Pislia pokupky ya povernuvsia do mahinzu y skazav prodavtsovi: “Tse zlamano, ya mozhu obminiaty yoho?”) — After the purchase, I returned to the store and said to the seller, “This is broken, can I exchange it?”
Using polite prefixes such as “Вибачте” (Excuse me, Sorry) or “Перепрошую” (I’m sorry) at the start of your sentence adds tactfulness.
These expressions help convey dissatisfaction respectfully and constructively, increasing the chances of a positive resolution.