How to Say ‘Sorry to bother you.’ in Italian
Scusi il disturbo.
SKOO-zee eel dee-STOOR-boh
[SKOO-zee eel dee-STOOR-boh]
💬 Usage Tip: scusi is the polite form you use with someone you'd address formally. With a friend it becomes scusa.
🇮🇹 In Italy: A standard, courteous opener when knocking on a neighbour's door or stopping a stranger. It softens any request that follows.
Phrase Breakdown
Scusi
[SKOO-zee]
Excuse me
Used to apologize for disturbing or to get someone's attention.
Se urto qualcuno per sbaglio, dico 'Scusi'.
If I bump into someone by mistake, I say 'Excuse me'.
il
[eel]
the
Masculine singular definite article used before a masculine singular noun.
Nella frase Il tempo personale, Il introduce il concetto di tempo privato.
In the phrase 'Il tempo personale,' 'Il' introduces the concept of private time.
disturbo
[dee-STOOR-boh]
disturbance / bother
Masculine noun meaning an inconvenience or interruption caused to someone.
Non è un disturbo, entra pure.
It's no bother, come on in.
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