Permisi in English

permisi means excuse me (to pass) in Indonesian. Pronounced pehr-MEE-see.

Example

Permisi, boleh lewat?
Excuse me, may I pass?

Usage

'Excuse me' to physically pass someone or enter a room. Not for apologies, use maaf for that.

Related words in "greetings"

• halo, hello
• selamat pagi, good morning
• selamat siang, good afternoon
• selamat sore, good evening
• selamat malam, good night
• terima kasih, thank you

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