excuseer
excuse me (formal)
Pronunciation
ɛkskyˈzeːr
Cultural Note
'Excuseer' is more formal than 'pardon' or 'sorry.' The verb 'excuseren' means 'to excuse.' In formal Dutch, 'excuseert u mij' (excuse me, using the formal 'u') is the most polite way to get attention or excuse yourself.
📝 Example Sentences
Excuseer, kunt u mij vertellen hoe ik bij het station kom?
Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the station?
Excuseer mij, ik moet even weg.
Excuse me, I need to leave for a moment.
Excuseer dat ik u stoor.
Excuse me for disturbing you.
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