What are common polite phrases in Ukrainian for disagreements

Common polite phrases in Ukrainian for expressing disagreements typically involve softening the statement to maintain respect and avoid direct confrontation. Some examples include:

• «Вибачте, але я маю іншу думку» (“Excuse me, but I have a different opinion”).
• «Я розумію вашу точку зору, але… » (“I understand your point of view, but…”).
• «Мені здається, що… » (“It seems to me that…”).
• «Дозвольте не погодитись» (“Allow me to disagree”).
• «З повагою, але я бачу це інакше» (“With respect, but I see it differently”).

These phrases help express disagreement carefully and politely, showing consideration for the other’s perspective while stating one’s own view clearly. They are commonly used in formal or semi-formal conversations to maintain harmony during a disagreement. ⁵

References

• Lexico-semantic analysis of the verbs denoting debate in english and ukrainian

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• Help Ukraine

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