Sorry Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈsɑɹi/

SAH-ree

UK

/sˈɒɹi/

SOR-ree

التعريف

Used to express regret or apologize for a mistake or an unfortunate situation. It can also be used to show sympathy or politeness.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Common in both formal and informal situations. Often combined with phrases like 'I'm sorry for...' or 'Sorry about that.' Not used to express deep sorrow (which requires stronger words like 'apologize'). Can also be used to politely attract attention: 'Sorry, can I ask...?'.

• Spanish: lo siento - perdón
• Portuguese (BR): desculpa - sinto muito
• Portuguese (PT): desculpa - lamento
• Chinese (Simplified): 对不起
• Chinese (Traditional): 對不起
• Hindi: माफ़ करना - खेद है
• Arabic: آسف - متأسف
• Bengali: দুঃখিত - মাফ করবেন
• Russian: извини - простите
• Japanese: ごめん - すみません
• Vietnamese: xin lỗi
• Korean: 미안해 - 죄송해요
• Turkish: özür dilerim - üzgünüm - pardon
• Urdu: معاف کیجیے - معذرت چاہتا ہوں
• Indonesian: maaf - permisi

جمل نموذجية

I'm very sorry for being late.

basic

She said sorry after breaking the vase.

basic

Sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt.

basic

I'm sorry you missed the party; we had a great time!

natural

Sorry! I didn't hear what you said.

natural

If you're sorry, then let's forgive and forget.

natural