🇷🇴 Romanian phrases

How to Say "Excuse me" in Romanian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Scuzați-mă
"Excuse me" in Romanian · say it like skoo-zah-tsee-mah

The most natural way to say "Excuse me" in Romanian is Scuzați-mă. 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

Îmi cer scuze
more formal, used when you want to apologize for a mistake
Pardon
borrowed from French, used in casual contexts

When to use it

You can use 'Scuzați-mă' when you want to politely interrupt someone or ask for their attention. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. Use it when you need to ask a question or when you accidentally bump into someone.

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Examples in Romanian

RomanianEnglish
Scuzați-mă, unde este stația de autobuz?Excuse me, where is the bus station?
Common mistake
A common mistake is to use 'Scuză-mă' in formal situations, which is more casual.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'Scuzați-mă' instead of 'Scuză-mă'?

'Scuzați-mă' is more polite and suitable for formal situations, while 'Scuză-mă' is informal.

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