How do you say excuse me in Russian?

There are a few ways to say "excuse me" in Russian, depending on the context:

Formal:

* Извините (Izvinite): This is the most common and polite way to say "excuse me," suitable for any formal situation.

* Простите (Prostite): This is another polite option, similar to "pardon me" in English.

Informal:

* Извини (Izvini): This is the informal version of "Izvinite," used among friends and family.

* Прости (Prosti): This is the informal version of "Prostite," used among friends and family.

Specific situations:

* Извините, пожалуйста (Izvinite, pozhaluysta): This is a polite way to say "excuse me" when asking for something, like "Excuse me, do you have the time?"

* Извините, я не слышал (Izvinite, ya ne slyshal): This means "Excuse me, I didn't hear you."

Note:

* "Izvinite" and "Prostite" are pronounced with stress on the first syllable.

* "Izvini" and "Prosti" are pronounced with stress on the second syllable.