Arabic · Greetings & Phrases

آسف

Asif

Sorry

Beginneradjective

Definition

An apology for a mistake or inconvenience.

Example

آسف، لقد تأخرت.

Sorry, I am late.

Etymology

'آسف' (Asif) is derived from the root 'أسف' (ʾsf), meaning 'to regret' or 'to be sorry', indicating a cultural acknowledgment of accountability.

How & Where It’s Used

Commonly used in informal contexts when apologizing. It is recognized across all Arabic dialects.

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