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Meaning
3 senses · 2 meanings
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I'm sorry
Verb
To express regret or remorse to someone for a mistake or offense that was committed.
vi Tôi muốn xin lỗi bạn về chuyện hôm qua.
en I want to apologize to you for yesterday.
Interjection
An expression used to apologize for a personal mistake or a specific transgression that occurred.
vi Xin lỗi, tôi đã làm rơi chiếc cốc.
en I'm sorry, I dropped the cup.
excuse me
A polite phrase used to ask for attention or apologize for a minor disturbance or intrusion.
vi Xin lỗi, cho tôi hỏi đường đến bưu điện.
en Excuse me, may I ask the way to the post office?