scusarsi→ to apologizeItalian word meaning
"scusarsi" is a A2-level Italian word meaning "to apologize". Below you can find 10 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Italian conversations.
10 stories
Example Sentences

Accidentally Being Rude
Ha anche aggiunto: 'Mi scuso per l'ultima volta. Sto ancora imparando.'
She also added, 'I am sorry about last time. I am still learning.'

The Group Project
'Voglio scusarmi per essere stato così spesso in ritardo,' disse.
'I want to apologize for being late so often,' he said.

Office Gossip
'Signor Hansen, devo scusarmi,' disse Lisa a bassa voce.
'Mr. Hansen, I need to apologize,' Lisa said quietly.

The Apology
Voleva scusarsi, ma aveva paura.
She wanted to apologize, but she was scared.

Sent to the Wrong Person
Era pronta a scusarsi.
She was ready to apologize.

The Noisy Neighbors
Maria sembrava imbarazzata e si è scusata immediatamente.
Maria looked embarrassed and apologized immediately.

Complaining About Service
Il cameriere sembrava seccato e ha ripreso il bicchiere senza scusarsi.
The waiter looked annoyed and took the glass back without apologizing.

Complaint at Restaurant
'Mi dispiace molto per questo. Lasciatemi riportare questi in cucina.'
'I am very sorry about this. Let me take these back to the kitchen.'

Missing the Deadline
La persona dall'altra parte si scusò e promise di inviare i dati immediatamente.
The person on the other end apologized and promised to send the data immediately.

Building Trust
Sophie ha provato molte volte a scusarsi, ma Maria non era pronta ad ascoltare.
Sophie tried many times to apologize, but Maria was not ready to listen.