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title: "Excuse Me in Tagalog: Paumanhin | TagaTuro"
description: "Learn how to say \"Excuse me\" in Tagalog. \"Paumanhin\" with pronunciation, usage tips, and example conversations."
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# How to Say "Excuse Me" in Tagalog

Learn how to say "Excuse me" in Tagalog. "Paumanhin" with pronunciation, usage tips, and example conversations.

## Quick answer
Excuse Me in Tagalog is "Paumanhin" (formal: "Paumanhin po").

## Pronunciation
Say it as "pah-oo-mahn-heen".

Respectful version: Paumanhin po

## When to use it
Use to get attention or to apologize politely.

## Example conversations
- Paumanhin, maaari ba akong magtanong? - Excuse me, may I ask a question? (polite request)
- Paumanhin po sa istorbo. - Excuse me for the interruption. (polite apology)

## Common responses
- Oo?
- Sandali lang

## Related phrases
- [Sorry](/phrases/sorry/) - Pasensya Na
- [Please](/phrases/please/) - Pakiusap

## Related category
- [Apologies and Interruptions](/categories/apologies/)

## Keep learning
- [Tagalog phrases](/phrases/)
- [Tagalog for English Speakers: Learn with Cultural Context](/guides/tagalog-for-english-speakers/) - A focused guide for English speakers learning Tagalog. Learn respectful phrases, family vocabulary, and pronunciation that sounds natural.