Russian Word · Native
Извини
I am sorry / excuse me
Pronunciation: eez-vee-NEE
Meaning
An informal apology addressed to one person.
Example
Извини, я забыл ответить.
I am sorry; I forgot to reply.
Practice tips
- Practice Извини out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Russian word is for native-level learners.