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"Excuse me.": how to say it and when to use it

Excuse me.

/ɪkˈskjuːz miː/

Short answer

In English you say: Excuse me.

Example sentence

Excuse me, can I sit here? / Yes, of course.

Said before you ask or pass, not after a mistake.

Key facts

English
Excuse me.
Pronunciation
/ɪkˈskjuːz miː/
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English Greetings and Classroom Phrases for Kids

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How do you use Excuse me. in a sentence?

For example: Excuse me, can I sit here? / Yes, of course.

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