Arabic · Greetings & Phrases
آسف
Asif
Sorry
Beginneradjective
Definition
An apology for a mistake or inconvenience.
Example
آسف، لقد تأخرت.
Sorry, I am late.
Etymology
'آسف' (Asif) is derived from the root 'أسف' (ʾsf), meaning 'to regret' or 'to be sorry', indicating a cultural acknowledgment of accountability.
How & Where It’s Used
Commonly used in informal contexts when apologizing. It is recognized across all Arabic dialects.