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excuse noun

  /ɛksˈkjus/ , /ɛksˈkjuz/ , /ɛksˈkjuːs/ , /ɛksˈkjuːz/ , /ɪksˈkjus/ , /ɪksˈkjuz/ , /ɪkˈskjuːs/ , /ɪkˈskjuːz/
  • (countable, uncountable) Explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment; a plea offered in extenuation of a fault.
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excuse verb

  /ɛksˈkjus/ , /ɛksˈkjuz/ , /ɛksˈkjuːs/ , /ɛksˈkjuːz/ , /ɪksˈkjus/ , /ɪksˈkjuz/ , /ɪkˈskjuːs/ , /ɪkˈskjuːz/
  • (transitive) To forgive; to pardon.
 antaa anteeksi
  • (transitive) To provide an excuse for; to explain, with the aim of alleviating guilt or negative judgement.
 perustella
  • (transitive) To allow to leave, or release from any obligation.
 poistua
excuse me
anteeksi, anteeksi kuinka, anteeksi mitä, pyydän anteeksi, anteeksi, saanko ohittaa, suokaa anteeksi
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