Sorry i asked Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈsɑɹi/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈæskt/, /ˈæst

SAR-ee eye ASKT

UK

sˈɒɹi/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈɑːskt

SOR-ee eye AH-skt

Definition

Used when you regret asking a question, often because the answer was upsetting, awkward, or too much information.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and often said with irony, humor, or frustration after hearing an uncomfortable or detailed response. Common in conversation and texting. Not an actual apology; it's more about expressing personal regret.

• Spanish: me arrepiento de haber preguntado - perdón por preguntar
• Portuguese (BR): desculpe por perguntar - me arrependo de ter perguntado
• Portuguese (PT): desculpa por perguntar - arrependo-me de ter perguntado
• Chinese (Simplified): 早知道就不问了 - 抱歉我问了
• Chinese (Traditional): 早知道就不問了 - 抱歉我問了
• Hindi: माफ़ करना जो मैंने पूछा
• Arabic: آسف أني سألت - أعتذر لأنني سألت
• Bengali: জিজ্ঞাসা করার জন্য দুঃখিত - না জিজ্ঞাসা করলেই ভালো হতো
• Russian: зря спросил - лучше бы не спрашивал
• Japanese: 聞かなければよかった - 聞くんじゃなかった
• Vietnamese: biết vậy chẳng hỏi - giá mà đừng hỏi
• Korean: 괜히 물어봤다 - 안 물어볼걸
• Turkish: keşke sormasaydım - boşuna sordum
• Urdu: پوچھ کر افسوس ہوا - کاش نہ پوچھتا
• Indonesian: menyesal sudah tanya - seharusnya tidak tanya

Example Sentences

Sorry I asked, I didn't mean to upset you.

basic

She told me too much about her ex. Sorry I asked.

basic

Wow, that's a lot of details. Sorry I asked.

basic

Okay, TMI! Sorry I asked.

natural

Whoa, I didn't expect all that. Sorry I asked!

natural

Alright, that's more than I needed to know. Sorry I asked.

natural