🇮🇹 Italian phrases
How to say “Sorry” in Italian
Scusa
SKOO-zah
Literally: excuse (me)informal
Scusa is the informal 'sorry' (tu); use Scusi with strangers (Lei). For a heartfelt apology, say Mi dispiace ('I'm sorry', also used for sympathy).
Other ways to say it
| Italian | Pronunciation | Meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scusi | SKOO-zee | Sorry (formal) | With strangers, elders, staff |
| Mi dispiace | mee dee-SPYAH-cheh | I'm sorry | Sincere regret or sympathy |
In a sentence
Scusa, sono in ritardo!
SKOO-zah, SOH-noh een ree-TAR-doh!
Sorry, I'm late!
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HelloCiaoGoodbyeArrivederciThank youGraziePleasePer favoreExcuse meScusiYesSìNoNoGood morningBuongiornoGood eveningBuonaseraGood nightBuonanotteHow are you?Come stai?My name is…Mi chiamo…Nice to meet youPiacereI love youTi amoI miss youMi manchiHappy birthdayBuon compleannoCheersSalute!Enjoy your mealBuon appetitoWelcomeBenvenutoCongratulationsCongratulazioniHappy New YearBuon annoI don't understandNon capiscoDo you speak English?Parla inglese?How much is it?Quanto costa?Where is the toilet?Dov'è il bagno?Help!Aiuto!BeautifulBelloFriendAmicoSee you laterA dopo
“Sorry” in other languages
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