apologize
beginnerA2/əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/ · a-pol-o-gize
To express regret for something that one has done wrong.
Meanings
To express regret for something that one has done wrong.
کسی ایسی غلطی کے لئے افسوس کا اظہار کرنا جو کسی نے کی ہو۔
معافی مانگنا
maafi maangna
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- sincerely apologize
- apologize profusely
- apologize for a mistake
Example Sentences
I apologize for being late to the meeting.
میں ملاقات میں دیر سے آنے کے لیے معافی مانگتا ہوں۔
main mulaqat mein der se aane ke liye maafi maangta hoon.
She apologized to her friend for the misunderstanding.
اس نے اپنے دوست سے غلط فہمی کے لیے معافی مانگی۔
us ne apne dost se ghalat fhamy ke liye maafi maangi.
They quickly apologized for the error.
انہوں نے غلطی کے لئے فوراً معافی مانگی۔
unhon ne ghalti ke liye foran maafi maangi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of saying 'sorry' and 'paying back' your mistake.
Imagine someone bowing their head in respect and regret.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عذر خواهی کی جس کی تحریر ہو، وہ وفا کی باتیں کیا جانیں
Uzr khwahī ki jis ki taḥrīr ho, woh wafā ki bātein kyā jānē?
Those who write apologies, what do they know of loyalty?
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
سچائی میں معافی ہے
Sachai mein maafi hai
There is forgiveness in truth.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "apologia" — a speech in defense
First known use: 14th century
The word evolved from Greek 'apologia' meaning a defense or justification for one's actions. It entered English through Latin and Middle French.