🇮🇳 Kannada phrases

How to Say "Excuse me" in Kannada

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ
"Excuse me" in Kannada · say it like kshamisi

The most natural way to say "Excuse me" in Kannada is ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

ಕ್ಷಮಿಸು
used in more casual contexts
ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ, ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು
more formal, often used in requests

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to politely interrupt someone or when you need to apologize for a minor mistake. It is appropriate in both formal and informal situations. It helps to show respect and consideration for the other person.

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Examples in Kannada

KannadaEnglish
ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ, ನಾನು ನಿಮ್ಮನ್ನು ಕಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ.Excuse me, I am bothering you.
ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ, ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ನನ್ನನ್ನು ಕೇಳಿ.Excuse me, please listen to me.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 'ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ' which is a greeting, not an apology or attention-getting phrase.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Kannada with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ'?

Use it when you want to politely ask for attention or apologize.

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