Malay Word of the Day
maaf
/MA-af/ • interjection / verb — 10th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: sorry; excuse me; to apologize
Examples
- Maaf, saya terlambat.
(Sorry, I'm late.) - Maafkan saya atas kesilapan itu.
(Please forgive me for that mistake.) - Maaf, boleh saya tanya satu soalan?
(Excuse me, may I ask a question?)
Synonyms
- minta maaf
- maafkan
- ampun
Use 'maaf' to apologize (informal and formal). It can stand alone as 'sorry', begin an apology ('Maaf, ...'), or be part of a verb phrase ('minta maaf' = to apologize). It is also used like 'excuse me' to get attention or politely interrupt.
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