Scusi
Excuse
Language note: Polite form, used with 'lei', the formal 'you'.
Culture note: Italians widely use 'mi scusi' to get someone's attention or apologize for small inconveniences.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Scusi
[skoo-see]
Excuse me
A polite phrase used to get attention, ask for forgiveness, or apologize.
Scusi, il traffico è sempre così?
Excuse me, is the traffic always like this?
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