Permit me Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɝˌmɪt/, /pɝˈmɪt/ /ˈmi
PER-mit mee
ˈpɜːmɪt/ /mˈiː
PUR-mit MEE
Definition
A polite or formal way to ask for permission to do something or to offer to do something, usually used before making a request or taking action.
Usage & Nuances
Very formal or old-fashioned in modern English; more common in writing, speeches, or when showing extra respect. Often followed by 'to' plus verb: 'Permit me to explain.' In informal conversation, people usually say 'let me.' Avoid using with friends or casual situations.
Spanish: permítame - déjemePortuguese (BR): permita-mePortuguese (PT): permita-meChinese (Simplified): 请允许我Chinese (Traditional): 請允許我Hindi: मुझे अनुमति देंArabic: اسمح ليBengali: অনুমতি দিন - কৃপা করে অনুমতি দিনRussian: позвольте - разрешитеJapanese: お許しください - ご容赦くださいVietnamese: cho phép tôi - xin phépKorean: 허락해 주십시오 - 양해해 주십시오Turkish: izin verin - müsade edinUrdu: اجازت دیں - مہربانی فرما کر اجازت دیںIndonesian: izinkan saya - mohon izin
Example Sentences
Permit me to introduce myself.
basic
Permit me to open the window.
basic
Permit me to help you with your bag.
basic
I'm sorry, but permit me to disagree with that point.
natural
Permit me just a moment to look over these papers.
natural
Permit me to say, your presentation was excellent.
natural