How do you say "apologize" in Italian?

scusarsi

Verb Noun

In Italian, "apologize" is scusarsi.

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Pronunciation

Scusarsi is skoo-ZAR-see, stress on the second syllable, with the S between vowels sounding like a Z.

Grammar notes

scusarsi is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

È venuto a scusarsi per l'errore.

He came to apologize for the mistake.

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How to remember scusarsi

Scusarsi comes from 'scusa', meaning excuse - to apologize is to offer your excuses.

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Questions about scusarsi

How do you pronounce scusarsi?

Scusarsi is skoo-ZAR-see, stress on the second syllable, with the S between vowels sounding like a Z.

Is scusarsi formal or casual?

scusarsi is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is scusarsi used in Italian?

scusarsi is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: È venuto a scusarsi per l'errore. (He came to apologize for the mistake.).

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