Forgive for Meaning in English
expression
fɝˈɡɪv/, /fɔɹˈɡɪv/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
fer-GIV fer
fəɡˈɪv/ /fˈɔː
fuh-GIV faw
Definition
To stop feeling angry with someone because of something specific they did; to let go of resentment toward someone for a particular action or mistake.
Usage & Nuances
'Forgive for' is followed by a reason (e.g., 'forgive you for lying'). It's more formal than 'sorry'. Commonly used with a person + specific action. Don't use 'forgive' without specifying what for unless the context is very clear.
Spanish: perdonar porPortuguese (BR): perdoar porPortuguese (PT): perdoar porChinese (Simplified): 因...而原谅Chinese (Traditional): 因...而原諒Hindi: के लिए माफ़ करनाArabic: يَغْفِرُ لِـBengali: ক্ষমা করা (কোনো কারণে) - ক্ষমা করে দেওয়া (বিশেষ কারণে)Russian: простить заJapanese: 〜のことで許すVietnamese: tha thứ vìKorean: ~에 대해 용서하다Turkish: -den dolayı affetmekUrdu: کسی بات پر معاف کرناIndonesian: memaafkan karena
Example Sentences
I forgive you for breaking my favorite mug.
basic
She will never forgive him for what he did.
basic
Can you forgive me for being late?
basic
I can’t forgive myself for what happened last year.
natural
Will Mom ever forgive Dad for forgetting their anniversary?
natural
Thanks for being the kind of friend who can forgive me for my mistakes.
natural