Could i be excused Meaning in English
expression
ˈkʊd/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ɪkˈskjuzd
KUD eye bee-ek-SKOOZD
kˈʊd/ /ˈaɪ/ /bˈiː/ /ɛkskjˈuːsd
kud EYE bee-eks-KYOOZD
Definition
A polite way to ask for permission to leave, usually from the table or a meeting.
Usage & Nuances
Very polite and somewhat formal. Most common when leaving a dinner table or formal group situation. In casual settings, people often just say 'Can I go?' or 'Is it okay if I leave?'. Suitable for children or guests asking permission.
Spanish: ¿Podría **irme**? - ¿Me puedo **retirar**?Portuguese (BR): Posso ser **desculpado**? - Posso **sair**?Portuguese (PT): Posso ser **desculpado**? - Posso **sair**?Chinese (Simplified): 我可以**离开**吗？ - 我可以**被允许离开**吗？Chinese (Traditional): 我可以**離開**嗎？ - 我可以**被允許離開**嗎？Hindi: क्या मैं **जा सकता हूँ**?Arabic: هل يمكن أن **يُسمح لي بالمغادرة**؟Bengali: আমি কি উঠতে পারি? - আমি কি যেতে পারি?Russian: Можно мне выйти? - Могу я быть отпущен(а)?Japanese: 失礼してもよろしいですか - 席を外してもいいですかVietnamese: Tôi có thể xin phép ra ngoài không? - Tôi có thể xin phép rời đi không?Korean: 실례해도 될까요? - 자리에서 일어나도 될까요?Turkish: Affedersiniz, çıkabilir miyim? - Müsaadenizle kalkabilir miyim?Urdu: کیا میں جا سکتا ہوں؟ - کیا میں معذرت کے ساتھ جا سکتا ہوں؟Indonesian: Bolehkah saya keluar? - Boleh saya permisi?
Example Sentences
Could I be excused to use the restroom?
basic
After dinner, he said, 'Could I be excused?'
basic
Could I be excused from the meeting early?
basic
I'm finished eating, could I be excused?
natural
Sorry, could I be excused a bit early today?
natural
Hey, could I be excused to take this call outside?
natural