Allow me Meaning in English
expression
əˈɫaʊ/ /ˈmi
uh-LAU mee
ɐlˈaʊ/ /mˈiː
uh-LAU MEE
Definition
A polite way to offer to do something for someone, or to intervene, usually before helping or making a suggestion.
Usage & Nuances
Very polite and formal; often used when offering help ('allow me to open the door'). Common in service contexts or when meeting someone new. Rarely used between close friends; more for strangers, guests, or in professional situations.
Spanish: permítame - déjemePortuguese (BR): deixe-me - permita-mePortuguese (PT): deixe-me - permita-meChinese (Simplified): 请让我Chinese (Traditional): 請讓我Hindi: अनुमति दें (मुझे)Arabic: اسمح ليBengali: অনুমতি দিন - আমাকে অনুমতি দিনRussian: позвольте - разрешитеJapanese: お任せください - 私にさせてくださいVietnamese: cho phép tôi - để tôiKorean: 허락해 주세요 - 제가 하겠습니다Turkish: müsaade edin - izin verinUrdu: اجازت دیں - مجھے کرنے دیںIndonesian: izinkan saya - biarkan saya
Example Sentences
Allow me to carry your bags.
basic
Allow me to introduce myself.
basic
Allow me to help you with that problem.
basic
Oh, allow me—let me get the door for you.
natural
Allow me, but I think there's a better way to do this.
natural
At the table, the waiter said, 'Allow me,' and poured the wine.
natural