5 Ways To Apologize In Arabic.


Apologizing is an important part of maintaining good relationships and showing respect in any culture.

In Arabic-speaking communities, there are several ways to express an apology, each suited to different situations.

5 Ways To Apologize In Arabic:

1- “آسف” (Aasif) – “Sorry”

For example:

  • “Sorry, I will be late”.
  • .”آسف، سوف أتأخر”
  • ” Aasif sawfa atakhar”.

2- “عفواً” (Afwan) – “Pardon/Excuse me”:


For examples:

  • “Excuse me, can you tell me the time?”
  • ” عفواً، هل يمكنك أن تخبرني بالوقت؟”
  • “Afwan hal yumkinuka ‘an tukhbirani bil-waqt?”









3- “أعتذر” (Aatadhir) – “I apologize”:

For example:

  • “I apologize for the delay in my response”
  • “أعتذر عن التأخر في الرد”
  • “Aatadhir 3n altaakhor fi alrad”

4- “سامحني” (Saamehni) – “Forgive me”:


For example:

  • “Forgive me “
  • “سامحني”
  • “samihni”

5- “معلش” (Maalesh) – “Never mind/I’m sorry”:


For example:

  • “Never mind, I’ll adjust the reservation.”
  • ” معلش، سأعدل الحجز”
  • ” Maalesh, sa’uadil alhajz”





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