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Maaf meaning in English
maaf means sorry, excuse me in Indonesian. Pronounced MAH-ahf.
Hear maaf
Example sentence
Maaf, saya terlambat.
Sorry, I'm late.
How maaf is used
Used for an apology and also for 'excuse me' in small interruptions or requests. Its force depends on tone and context.
More sentences using maaf
- Maaf, saya tidak mengerti.
Sorry, I don't understand. - Maaf, saya tidak setuju.
Sorry, I disagree. - Maaf, saya salah jalan.
Sorry, I went the wrong way.
maaf in real dialogue
These lines show how the word is used naturally inside complete Indonesian conversations:
- Maaf, saya mau minum.
Excuse me, I would like a drink.
From Maaf, Pak - Maaf atas masalahnya. Saya kirim petugas.
I am sorry about the problems. I will send a staff member.
From Kamar Terlalu Ribut - Jangan takut. Hapus aja, lalu minta maaf.
Do not be afraid. Delete it, then apologise.
From Salah Kirim Pesan
Related greetings
- halo, hello
- selamat pagi, good morning
- selamat siang, good afternoon
- selamat sore, good evening
- selamat malam, good night
- terima kasih, thank you