Excuse me
Example: Excuse me, can you help me find this address?
Definition
"Excuse me" is a polite expression used to get someone's attention, to apologize for an interruption, or to ask for permission to pass by or leave. It functions as a courteous way to address others in various social situations, such as saying, "Excuse me, can you help me find this address?"
Translations
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perdón -
pardon -
perdó -
excusez-moi -
entschuldigen Sie
Etymology
The phrase "excuse me" originates from the verb "excuse," which comes from the Latin 'excusare,' meaning 'to free from blame.' Over time, it evolved into a polite request for pardon or attention in English, commonly used to show respect or seek permission.
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"Excuse me" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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