Turkish Expression · Intermediate
kusura bakmayın
sorry / excuse me
Pronunciation: koo-SOO-rah bak-mah-YUN
Meaning
A polite apology or softener when interrupting or making a mistake.
Example
Kusura bakmayın, sizi beklettim.
Sorry, I kept you waiting.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice kusura bakmayın out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Turkish expression.