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sorry

 

[ หˆsษ’ri ]

Interjection
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Interjection

expression of apology

Used to apologize or express regret for something that has happened.

Synonyms

apologetic, apologizing, regretful

Examples of usage

  • Sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt you.
  • I'm sorry for forgetting your birthday.

Translations

Translations of the word "sorry" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desculpa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคซเคผ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ (maaf karna)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช entschuldigung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ maaf

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะฑะฐั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przepraszam

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ”ใ‚ใ‚“ใชใ•ใ„ (gomen'nasai)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉsolรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lo siento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถzรผr dilerim

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏธ์•ˆํ•ฉ๋‹ˆ๋‹ค (mianhamnida)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุขุณู (aasif)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ promiลˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prepรกฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏนไธ่ตท (duรฌbuqว)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oprosti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afsakiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตัˆั–ั€ั–าฃั–ะท (keshiรฑiz)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒจแƒ˜ (bodishi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baฤŸฤฑลŸlayฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lo siento

Etymology

The word 'sorry' originated from the Old English word 'sarig', meaning distressed or grieved. Over time, it evolved to represent feelings of regret or apology. The concept of expressing sorrow or remorse for one's actions has been present in various cultures throughout history, highlighting the importance of acknowledging mistakes and seeking forgiveness.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,839, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.