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How to Say ‘You're right, sorry.’ in Italian

Ha ragione, scusi.

ah rah-JOH-neh Skoo-zee

[ah rah-JOH-neh Skoo-zee]

🇮🇹 In Italy: Conceding quickly when the driver points out a valid surcharge keeps things friendly, and Italians appreciate a graceful backdown.

Phrase Breakdown

[ah]

you have (formal)

Third person form of 'avere', used for formal 'Lei'.

Example

Ha tempo domani?

Do you have time tomorrow?

ragione

[rah-JOH-neh]

reason / right

With avere: to be right.

Example

Hai ragione tu.

You're right.

scusi

[Skoo-zee]

Excuse me

A polite way to get someone's attention or apologize.

Example

Scusi, quanto costa?

Excuse me, how much does it cost?

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