Thai · Greetings & Phrases

ขอโทษ

kho thot

Sorry; excuse me

Beginnerinterjection

Definition

An apology, also used to get someone's attention politely.

Example

ขอโทษครับ มาสายครับ

Sorry, I am late.

Etymology

'ขอโทษ' (kho thot) combines 'ขอ' (kho), meaning 'ask' or 'request,' and 'โทษ' (thot), meaning 'blame' or 'fault.' It expresses a request for forgiveness or apology.

How & Where It’s Used

'ขอโทษ' is used in both formal and informal situations to express apology. It is commonly spoken and appears in various contexts of social interactions.

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