A1 Expression Formal

Îmi cer scuze

I apologize

Significado

A formal way to say sorry or ask for forgiveness.

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Contexto cultural

Politeness is highly valued. Using 'Îmi cer scuze' shows you are educated. Similar to Romania, it is used in formal settings to show respect. Often slightly more formal and reserved; the phrase is very common here. Used in professional and public life to navigate the busy city.

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The 'Î' sound

The 'î' is unique to Romanian. Practice it by saying 'uh' with your tongue back.

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Formal vs Informal

Always err on the side of 'Îmi cer scuze' if you are unsure of the relationship.

Significado

A formal way to say sorry or ask for forgiveness.

💡

The 'Î' sound

The 'î' is unique to Romanian. Practice it by saying 'uh' with your tongue back.

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Formal vs Informal

Always err on the side of 'Îmi cer scuze' if you are unsure of the relationship.

Teste-se

Complete the sentence.

___ cer scuze pentru întârziere.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Îmi

The reflexive pronoun for the first person is 'îmi'.

Which is the most formal?

Which of these is the most formal way to apologize?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Îmi cer scuze.

It is the standard formal expression.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Ai spart paharul!' B: '___, nu am vrut.'

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Îmi cer scuze

It is an apology for an accident.

Match the situation to the phrase.

You are in a meeting and need to speak.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Îmi cer scuze, pot să adaug ceva?

This is the polite way to interrupt.

🎉 Pontuação: /4

Recursos visuais

Banco de exercicios

4 exercicios
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

___ cer scuze pentru întârziere.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Îmi

The reflexive pronoun for the first person is 'îmi'.

Which is the most formal? Choose A1

Which of these is the most formal way to apologize?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Îmi cer scuze.

It is the standard formal expression.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: 'Ai spart paharul!' B: '___, nu am vrut.'

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Îmi cer scuze

It is an apology for an accident.

Match the situation to the phrase. situation_matching B1

You are in a meeting and need to speak.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Îmi cer scuze, pot să adaug ceva?

This is the polite way to interrupt.

🎉 Pontuação: /4

Perguntas frequentes

10 perguntas

Yes, it is perfect for teachers.

No, it is very polite and appreciated.

It is a reflexive construction meaning 'I ask for myself'.

You can, but 'Îmi pare rău' is warmer.

Use 'Îmi cer iertare' for more weight.

Yes, it is standard for professional emails.

Only with friends.

No, it is the same for everyone.

Yes, in any formal scene.

Skoo-zeh.

Frases relacionadas

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Îmi pare rău

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I am sorry

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Scuze

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Sorry

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Îmi cer iertare

specialized form

I ask for forgiveness

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Mii de scuze

similar

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