Meaning
apology, excuse
- apology
- excuse, pretext
In a sentence
Ti chiedo scusa per ieri sera.
I apologize for last night.
Che scusa hai trovato per non venire?
What excuse did you come up with for not coming?
La tua scusa non mi sembra vera.
Your excuse doesn't seem real to me.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| scusa | feminine · singular |
| scuse | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- As a noun, scusa is common in everyday speech; in formal writing, prefer giustificazione or motivazione depending on context.
- Don't confuse noun scusa with the imperative scusa! meaning 'sorry/excuse me'; context and punctuation usually distinguish them.
- Often used in the plural, scuse, when referring to repeated excuses or flimsy justifications.