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erlauben sie mir

allow me to; permit me to

adverb er-LOW-ben zee MEER Rare
Communication Expressions

Also means

if I may

Usage Note

Erlauben Sie mir is a formal phrase used to introduce a remark, correction, or entry into a conversation: Erlauben Sie mir, dazu eine Anmerkung zu machen. It is polite and deferential, characteristic of formal speeches, academic discussion, and courteous business communication. The du form Erlaub mir is more casual.

Examples

"Erlauben Sie mir, an dieser Stelle zu widersprechen."

Natural Translation

Allow me to disagree at this point.

Literal Translation

Allow you me, at this place to contradict.

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