Meaning
forgiveness, pardon
In a sentence
Ti chiedo perdono per il mio errore.
I ask your forgiveness for my mistake.
Non ho ancora ricevuto il suo perdono.
I still haven't received his forgiveness.
Ti chiedo perdono.
I ask your forgiveness.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| perdono | masculine · singular |
| perdoni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use perdono for moral or emotional forgiveness; use scusa/scuse for everyday apologies like bumping into someone or being late.
- Common pattern: chiedere perdono a qualcuno per qualcosa = ask someone for forgiveness for something.
- More formal and weightier than scusa; common in religion, literature, and serious personal contexts.