mi scusi
excuse me, pardon me (formal)
Pronunciation
/mi ˈsku.zi/
Cultural Note
Mi scusi uses the formal Lei form and is essential when speaking to strangers, officials, or anyone you'd address with Lei. It literally means 'excuse me' using the subjunctive mood, which adds a layer of politeness. Using 'scusa' instead of 'mi scusi' with a stranger can come across as presumptuous or too familiar.
📝 Example Sentences
Mi scusi, dov'è la stazione?
Excuse me, where is the station?
Mi scusi, potrebbe ripetere?
Excuse me, could you repeat that?
Mi scusi per il disturbo, avrei una domanda.
Excuse me for the bother, I'd have a question.
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