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Key Ukrainian phrases for formal meetings

Ukrainian for Professional Engagement: Enhance Your Meetings and Presentations: Key Ukrainian phrases for formal meetings
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Here are key Ukrainian phrases for formal meetings:

  • Вітаю Вас (Vitayu Vas) – “I greet you” or “Welcome,” a formal greeting usable any time of day.
  • Добрий день (Dobryi den’) – “Good day,” a common formal greeting suitable during daytime.
  • Перепрошую (Pereproshuyu) – “Excuse me,” used to get attention or interrupt politely.
  • Дякую (Dyakuyu) – “Thank you,” important for showing appreciation.
  • Будь ласка (Bud’ laska) – “Please” or “You’re welcome,” versatile in formal contexts.
  • До побачення (Do pobachennya) – “Goodbye,” formally used when parting ways.
  • Пан / Пані (Pan / Pani) – “Mr.” / “Mrs./Ms.,” polite forms to address others, often with a surname.
  • З повагою (Z povahoyu) – “With respect,” typically used to close formal letters or emails.
  • Прошу пробачення (Proshu probachennya) – “I apologize,” a polite way to admit mistakes or interrupt.
  • Чи можу я Вам допомогти? (Chy mozhu ya Vam dopomohty?) – “May I help you?” showing readiness to assist.

Additional formal greetings:

  • Доброго ранку (Dobroho ranku) – “Good morning,” used before noon.
  • Добрий вечір (Dobryi vechir) – “Good evening,” used after sunset.
  • Здрастуйте (Zdrastuite) – a very formal “Hello,” for first meetings or elders.

These phrases reflect polite and respectful communication appropriate for formal meetings in Ukrainian settings.

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