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How do you say "excuse me" in Italian?
Mi scusi
In Italian, "excuse me" is Mi scusi.
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Pronunciation
Mi scusi is mee SKOO-zee, stress on the first syllable of scusi, with the S sounding like a Z between vowels.
Grammar notes
Mi scusi is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
excuse me
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How to remember Mi scusi
Scusi is close to 'excuse', the same root you'll see again in scusarsi, to apologize.
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- the bill please Il conto, per favore
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Questions about Mi scusi
How do you pronounce Mi scusi?
Mi scusi is mee SKOO-zee, stress on the first syllable of scusi, with the S sounding like a Z between vowels.
Is Mi scusi formal or casual?
Mi scusi is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Mi scusi used in Italian?
Mi scusi is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (excuse me).
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