Affedersiniz
interjection
Pronunciation: /af-feh-DER-si-niz/
English Meaning
Excuse me / Pardon me
“Affedersiniz” in Example Sentences
Affedersiniz, saat kaç?
Excuse me, what time is it?
Affedersiniz, buraya oturabilir miyim?
Excuse me, may I sit here?
Affedersiniz, en yakın eczane nerede?
Excuse me, where is the nearest pharmacy?
Common Forms & Phrases
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| Affedersin | informal, to one person |
| Affedersiniz | formal or plural |
| Pardon | casual 'sorry / excuse me' |
Grammar & Usage
Used to get someone's attention (like a waiter) or to excuse yourself when passing through a crowd.
Word Origin & Etymology
From Arabic 'afv' (pardon/forgiveness) + Turkish 'edersiniz' (you do, formal).
Cultural Context
Used to get someone's attention respectfully, like asking a waiter for the bill or asking a stranger for directions on the street.
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