How to Say ‘Excuse me’ in Italian
Scusi
SKOO-zee
[SKOO-zee]
💬 Usage Tip: [scusi] is the polite form, used with strangers or to get someone's attention. With friends or people your age in a casual setting, you'd often hear [scusa].
🇮🇹 In Italy: In Italy, [scusi] is the go-to way to start many small interactions: getting past someone, calling a server, or asking a question. It often sounds more natural than jumping straight into the request.
Phrase Breakdown
Scusi
[SKOO-zee]
Excuse me
Used to apologize for disturbing or to get someone's attention.
Se urto qualcuno per sbaglio, dico 'Scusi'.
If I bump into someone by mistake, I say 'Excuse me'.
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