Sorry in Tagalog

Sorry in Tagalog translates to “Paumanhin“, “Pasensya“, or “Patawad” in Filipino. These expressions are used to apologize, express regret, or ask for forgiveness in various social situations.

Learning how to properly apologize in Tagalog shows respect and cultural awareness in Filipino society. Let’s explore the different ways to say sorry and when to use each expression appropriately.

[Words] = Sorry

[Definition]:
– Sorry /ˈsɒri/
– Adjective 1: Feeling regret, sympathy, or disappointment about something.
– Interjection 1: Used to express apology or regret.
– Interjection 2: Used to politely ask someone to repeat something you did not hear.

[Synonyms] = Paumanhin, Pasensya, Patawad, Pasensya na, Paumanhin po, Humihingi ako ng paumanhin, Dispensya, Pasensya na po

[Example]:
– Ex1_EN: I’m sorry for being late to the meeting.
– Ex1_PH: Paumanhin ako sa pagiging huli sa pulong.

– Ex2_EN: Sorry, I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings.
– Ex2_PH: Pasensya na, hindi ko sinadya na masaktan ang iyong damdamin.

– Ex3_EN: Please forgive me, I’m truly sorry for what I did.
– Ex3_PH: Mangyaring patawarin mo ako, tunay akong humihingi ng paumanhin sa ginawa ko.

– Ex4_EN: Sorry, could you repeat that? I didn’t hear you.
– Ex4_PH: Pasensya na, maaari mo bang ulitin iyon? Hindi kita narinig.

– Ex5_EN: I feel sorry for the people affected by the storm.
– Ex5_PH: Nakakaramdam ako ng awa para sa mga taong apektado ng bagyo.