Persian · Greetings & Phrases

متأسفم

mota'asefam

I am sorry

Beginnerphrase

Definition

A sincere apology or expression of sympathy.

Example

متأسفم، نمی‌توانم بیایم.

I'm sorry, I can't come.

Etymology

'متأسفم' (mota'asefam) derives from 'متأسف' (mota'asef), meaning 'sorry', with the addition of 'م' denoting the first-person perspective.

How & Where It’s Used

This term is commonly used in both spoken and written language when expressing regret or apology, and is appropriate in both formal and informal settings.

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