A1 Expression Neutro

من متاسفم

man mota'assefam

I am sorry

Significado

Expressing regret or an apology.

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Contexto cultural

When apologizing, it is common to place your right hand over your heart. This signals that the apology is coming from the heart and is not just a polite formality. In Dari, 'Mota'assef hastum' is used similarly, but 'Bakhshish mekhayum' is also very common for apologies. In business, an apology is often followed by an offer to make things right. It is not seen as a sign of weakness but as a sign of professional integrity.

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The Hand Gesture

Always try to put your hand on your chest when saying this to an elder; it shows deep respect.

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Don't Overuse

If you say it for every tiny thing, it loses its sincerity. Use 'Bebakhshid' for the small stuff.

Significado

Expressing regret or an apology.

💬

The Hand Gesture

Always try to put your hand on your chest when saying this to an elder; it shows deep respect.

⚠️

Don't Overuse

If you say it for every tiny thing, it loses its sincerity. Use 'Bebakhshid' for the small stuff.

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Add 'Vaghean'

Adding 'Vaghean' (Really) makes the apology sound much more heartfelt in Persian.

Teste-se

Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'to be' for 'I'.

من واقعا متاسف___.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: ام

The suffix '-am' corresponds to 'I am' (Man ... hastam).

Which phrase is best for hearing that a friend's cat is sick?

دوست شما می‌گوید: گربه من مریض است.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: متاسفم

'Mota'assefam' is used to show sympathy for bad news.

Choose the most formal way to say 'I am sorry'.

کدام جمله رسمی‌تر است؟

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: بسیار متأسف هستم

'Bisyar' (very) and the full verb 'hastam' make it very formal.

Complete the dialogue.

A: کتاب من را آوردی؟ B: نه، فراموش کردم. ____.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: متاسفم

You apologize when you forget to do something you promised.

🎉 Pontuação: /4

Recursos visuais

Bebakhshid vs. Mota'assefam

Bebakhshid
Excuse me Getting attention
Small mistake Stepping on a toe
Mota'assefam
Deep regret Breaking a promise
Sympathy Hearing bad news

Banco de exercicios

4 exercicios
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'to be' for 'I'. Fill Blank A1

من واقعا متاسف___.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: ام

The suffix '-am' corresponds to 'I am' (Man ... hastam).

Which phrase is best for hearing that a friend's cat is sick? situation_matching A1

دوست شما می‌گوید: گربه من مریض است.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: متاسفم

'Mota'assefam' is used to show sympathy for bad news.

Choose the most formal way to say 'I am sorry'. Choose A2

کدام جمله رسمی‌تر است؟

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: بسیار متأسف هستم

'Bisyar' (very) and the full verb 'hastam' make it very formal.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: کتاب من را آوردی؟ B: نه، فراموش کردم. ____.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: متاسفم

You apologize when you forget to do something you promised.

🎉 Pontuação: /4

Perguntas frequentes

6 perguntas

No, you must add the '-am' (I am) or it sounds like an incomplete thought.

Yes, but for very small things, friends usually say 'Bebakhshid' or 'Sharmandeh'.

No. Use 'Bebakhshid?' or 'Chi?' for that.

Say 'Kheyli mota'assefam'.

Yes, it is the standard way to express regret in professional correspondence.

Usually 'Khahesh mikonam' (You're welcome/Don't mention it) or 'Eshkali nadare' (No problem).

Frases relacionadas

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ببخشید

similar

Excuse me / Forgive me

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معذرت می‌خواهم

synonym

I apologize

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شرمنده

informal

Ashamed / I'm embarrassed

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تسلیت می‌گویم

specialized form

I offer condolences

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