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sorry in Malay

maaf

/ˈsɒɹi//ˈsɑɹi/

sorry in Malay: maaf. In English, sorry means regretful or apologetic for one's actions.

Malay words for sorry

expression of regret or sorrow
maaf

English meaning of sorry

  1. adjective Regretful or apologetic for one's actions.
  2. adjective Grieved or saddened, especially by the loss of something or someone.
  3. adjective Poor, pitifully sad or regrettable.
  4. adjective Pathetic; contemptibly inadequate.

Full definition of sorry

sorry in a sentence

  • I am sorry I stepped on your toes. It was an accident.
  • I feel sorry for you, about your exam results.
  • The President was sorry to hear that the Ambassador was leaving.

Synonyms of sorry

All synonyms of sorry

sorry in other languages

Questions about sorry in Malay

What is the meaning of sorry in Malay?
Sorry in Malay is maaf.
Apakah maksud sorry dalam bahasa Melayu?
Sorry: maaf.
What does sorry mean in English?
Sorry means regretful or apologetic for one's actions.

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