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excuse me

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/ɪkˈskjus mi/

/ɪkˈskjuːs miː/

expression Everyday Life Neutral

1
affedersiniz, pardon Common

Used politely to get someone's attention or to ask someone to move.
- Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
  
  Affedersiniz, tuvalet nerede?
- Excuse me, can I pass?
  
  Pardon, geçebilir miyim?
2
kusura bakmayın Common

Used to apologize politely for something small you have done.
- Excuse me for interrupting, but I have a quick question.
  
  Sözünüzü kestiğim için kusura bakmayın ama kısa bir sorum var.
- Oh, excuse me, I didn't see you standing there.
  
  Ah, kusura bakmayın, orada durduğunuzu görmedim.
3
müsaadenizle, izninizle Common

Used politely to say you are leaving or about to do something.
- Excuse me while I answer the door.
  
  Müsaadenizle, kapıya bakayım.
- Excuse me, I need to take this phone call.
  
  İzninizle, bu telefonu açmam gerekiyor.
4
efendim?, ne dediniz? Common

Used, especially in American English, to ask someone to repeat something.
- Excuse me? I didn't hear what you said.
  
  Efendim? Ne dediğinizi duymadım.
- Excuse me? Could you say that again, please?
  
  Efendim? Bunu tekrar söyler misiniz lütfen?

Synonyms

pardon me sorry

Phrases 4