permette?
excuse me; may I? (formal)
Intermediate Phrase
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Pronunciation
/perˈmɛtte/
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Cultural Note
This old-fashioned but still useful formula is heard in elegant or formal interactions.
📝 Example Sentences
Permette? Vorrei passare.
Excuse me? I'd like to pass.
Mi ha sfiorato il braccio dicendo: permette?
He brushed my arm saying: excuse me?