Would you excuse me Meaning in English

expression

US

WOOD-yoo ik-SKYOOSE mee

UK

WOOD-yoo ik-SKYOOS mee

Definición

A polite phrase used to ask permission to leave, interrupt, or get someone's attention, often in social situations.

Uso & Matices

Very polite and formal; typical in business, formal events, or crowded places. Often used when leaving a group, interrupting, or needing to pass by. Alternatives: "Excuse me" (slightly less formal), "Sorry" (less formal/casual). Not used in written English except dialogue.

• Spanish: ¿**Me disculpa**? - ¿**Me permite**?
• Portuguese (BR): **Com licença** - **Me desculpa**
• Portuguese (PT): **Com licença** - **Desculpe-me**
• Chinese (Simplified): **请问可以失陪一下吗**？ - **对不起，能让一下吗**？
• Chinese (Traditional): **請問可以失陪一下嗎**？ - **對不起，能讓一下嗎**？
• Hindi: **माफ़ कीजिएगा** - **क्या मुझे माफ़ करेंगे?**
• Arabic: هل **تعذرني**؟ - **لو سمحت، هل تسمح لي؟**
• Bengali: আমাকে ক্ষমা করবেন কি
• Russian: извините, пожалуйста - простите, пожалуйста
• Japanese: 失礼してもよろしいでしょうか
• Vietnamese: xin phép bạn - bạn có thể cho phép tôi
• Korean: 실례해도 될까요
• Turkish: bakar mısınız - affedersiniz (kibarca)
• Urdu: کیا آپ مجھے معاف کریں گے
• Indonesian: maaf, boleh saya - permisi, boleh saya

Oraciones de Ejemplo

Would you excuse me? I need to make a phone call.

basic

Would you excuse me while I step outside for a moment?

basic

Would you excuse me for interrupting, but I have a question.

basic

Sorry, would you excuse me for a second? I just need to use the restroom.

natural

Hey, would you excuse me? I think you dropped your wallet.

natural

Would you excuse me if I leave a bit early tonight?

natural