îmi pare rău

Definition

An apology, literally it seems bad to me.

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Etymology

'Îmi pare rău' translates to 'I am sorry', where 'rău' means 'bad'. It indicates regret and has deep roots as an expression of apology in Romanian culture.

How & Where It’s Used

Commonly used in both informal and formal situations, this phrase is suitable for spoken and written contexts, conveying sincere remorse.

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