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EPISODE · Jul 29, 2025 · 10 MIN

194: You’re (probably) using the wrong “excuse me” in Italian

from Learn Italian with Joy of Languages · host Joy of Languages

Excuse me in Italian might seem simple, but there are actually four ways to say it. Here’s when and how to use each one, so you’ll always get it right in Italy. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/excuse-me-in-italian Today's Italian words: Scusi, il conto per favore = Excuse me (formal), the bill please Scusi, è libero? = Excuse me (formal), is it free? Scusa Matteo, dove sono i biglietti? = Sorry Matteo, where are the tickets? Scusate, siete in fila? = Excuse me (you plural), are you in the line? Scusate, è questo il treno per Bologna? = Excuse me (you plural), is this the train for Bologna?

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