المعنى
Asking for personal forgiveness.
خلفية ثقافية
The concept of 'Canın sağ olsun' is the standard response to an apology. It means 'May your soul be healthy', implying that the person's well-being is more important than the mistake. During Novruz, it is a tradition to visit people you have argued with and say 'Məni bağışla' to start the year with a clean slate. Elders should never be addressed with 'bağışla'. Even if you are very close, the formal 'bağışlayın' shows proper 'hörmət' (respect). Tea culture: If you spill tea on someone, a quick 'Məni bağışla' followed by an offer to help clean it is essential to maintain 'abır' (decency).
Eye Contact
When saying 'Məni bağışla', maintain soft eye contact to show sincerity. Looking away can seem dismissive.
The 'Ğ' Sound
Don't pronounce the 'ğ' as a hard 'g'. It should be a smooth, breathy sound from the back of the throat.
المعنى
Asking for personal forgiveness.
Eye Contact
When saying 'Məni bağışla', maintain soft eye contact to show sincerity. Looking away can seem dismissive.
The 'Ğ' Sound
Don't pronounce the 'ğ' as a hard 'g'. It should be a smooth, breathy sound from the back of the throat.
Add 'Xahiş edirəm'
To make the apology even more sincere, add 'Xahiş edirəm' (I request/please) before the phrase.
Response Matters
If someone says 'Məni bağışla' to you, the most polite response is 'Eybi yox' or 'Canın sağ olsun'.
اختبر نفسك
Choose the correct form to apologize to your best friend.
Dostum, ______ bağışla.
The verb 'bağışlamaq' requires the accusative case 'Məni'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are talking to your teacher about a late assignment.
Teachers require the formal/plural form '-yın'.
Complete the sentence with the reason for the apology.
Gecikdiyim ______ məni bağışla.
'Üçün' (for/because of) is used to give the reason for an apology.
What is the most natural response to 'Məni bağışla'?
A: Məni bağışla, gecikdim. B: ________.
'Eybi yox' means 'No problem' or 'It doesn't matter'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينDostum, ______ bağışla.
The verb 'bağışlamaq' requires the accusative case 'Məni'.
Situation: You are talking to your teacher about a late assignment.
Teachers require the formal/plural form '-yın'.
Gecikdiyim ______ məni bağışla.
'Üçün' (for/because of) is used to give the reason for an apology.
A: Məni bağışla, gecikdim. B: ________.
'Eybi yox' means 'No problem' or 'It doesn't matter'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
6 أسئلةMostly, yes. But it literally means 'Forgive me'. For a simple 'I'm sorry', 'Üzr istəyirəm' is often used.
No, you should use the formal 'Məni bağışlayın'.
It comes from the root for 'gift', so it literally means 'grant/gift [forgiveness] to me'.
You would say 'Bizi bağışlayın'.
Yes, dropping the 'Məni' is common in very casual speech among close friends.
Use 'Səndən çox xahiş edirəm, məni bağışla' (I beg you, forgive me).
عبارات ذات صلة
Üzr istəyirəm
similarI apologize / Excuse me
Bağışlayın
specialized formForgive me (formal/plural)
Eybi yox
contrastNo problem
Məni əfv et
synonymPardon me
Haqqını halal et
builds onGrant me your blessing