Affedersiniz
/af-feh-DER-si-niz/
English Meaning
Excuse me / Pardon me
Example Sentence in Context
“Affedersiniz, saat kaç?”
“Excuse me, what time is it?”
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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