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Maaf meaning in English

maaf means sorry, excuse me in Indonesian. Pronounced MAH-ahf.

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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.

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maaf in real dialogue

These lines show how the word is used naturally inside complete Indonesian conversations:

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