Emirati Arabic
How to say sorry in Arabic (Emirati)
Sorry changes depending on who is saying it. Here is every form, plus the softer Emirati one.
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Aasif
آسف
Sorry
When a man says it.
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Aasifa
آسفة
Sorry
When a woman says it.
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Issumoo7ah
السموحة
Sorry, excuse me
A gentle sorry, for bumping into someone or interrupting.
How to pronounce it
- 7 is the Arabic letter ح. It is a strong, breathy h from the back of the throat, like breathing on glasses to clean them.
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