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Native Script:Scusa
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈsku.za
"Ti porgo le mie scuse."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An expression of regret for having done something wrong or hurtful; an apology.
"Sie hat eine sincere Entschuldigung für ihren Fehler angeboten." - 2
A polite formula used to request attention, excuse oneself, or pass by someone.
"Entschuldigung, können Sie mir bitte sagen, wie spät es ist?"
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle High German verb 'entschuldigen', combining the prefix 'ent-' (expressing removal or release) and 'schuldig' (guilty or owing), tracing back to Old High German roots related to debt and guilt. Historically, it evolved from a formal plea to be absolved of blame into the standard modern German expression for both apologies and polite interruptions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Entschuldigung" is said worldwide
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excuse
Transliteration: ɛk.skyz
Script: Excuse
"Veuillez accepter mes excuses."
Entschuldigung
Transliteration: ɛntˈʃʊldɪɡʊŋ
"Ich bitte vielmals um Entschuldigung."
scusa
Transliteration: ˈsku.za
Script: Scusa
"Ti porgo le mie scuse."
disculpa
Transliteration: disˈkul.pa
Script: Disculpa
"Te pido una disculpa por el retraso."
desculpa
Transliteration: dʒisˈku.pɐ
Script: Desculpa
"Aceite as minhas sinceras desculpas."
क्षमा
Transliteration: kshama
"अपनी गलती के लिए क्षमा मांगें।"
道歉
Transliteration: dào qiàn
"我向你真诚地道歉。"
사과
Transliteration: sagwa
"진심으로 사과드립니다."
謝罪
Transliteration: shazai
"彼らは誠意ある謝罪をした。"
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