How to Say ‘Excuse me, but I really believe in it’ in Italian
Scusami, ma ci credo tanto
SKOO-zah-mee mah chee KREH-doh TAHN-toh
[SKOO-zah-mee mah chee KREH-doh TAHN-toh]
💬 Usage Tip: Combining an apology with strong belief highlights the speaker's sincerity.
🇮🇹 In Italy: The blend of apology and conviction is common, reflecting Italian emotional intelligence.
Phrase Breakdown
Scusami
[SKOO-zah-mee]
Excuse me
Used to politely get someone's attention or apologize.
Scusami, ma non volevo interromperti.
Excuse me, but I didn't mean to interrupt you.
Ma ci credo tanto
mah chee KREH-doh TAHN-toh
Words in this phrase
ma
[mah]
but
Used to introduce contrasting statements.
Ma non voglio aspettare.
But I don't want to wait.
ci
[chee]
in it
Refers to something previously mentioned.
Ci metto il cuore.
I put my heart into it.
credo
[KREH-doh]
I believe
To accept something as true or real.
Credo nei miracoli.
I believe in miracles.
tanto
[TAHN-toh]
a lot
To a great extent or degree.
Tanto bene fa il sole.
The sun does a lot of good.
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