Entschuldigung bitte

excuse me please

interjection ent-SHUL-di-gung BIT-te Rare

Also means

I beg your pardon

Usage Note

Entschuldigung bitte is used to get someone's attention politely, to pass by someone, or to apologise mildly. It is more formal and polite than just Entschuldigung and is the standard form in service or public settings.

Examples

"Entschuldigung bitte, darf ich kurz vorbeigehen?"

Natural Translation

Excuse me please, may I just pass by?

Literal Translation

Excuse-me please, may I briefly pass-by?

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