آسِف
āsif
Adjective
Meaning
sorry
Usage
Means 'sorry' or 'I apologize.' The feminine form is آسْفِة. In Lebanese Arabic, سُورِي (from English 'sorry') is also very commonly used in casual contexts, but آسِف is more formal and heartfelt.
Forms
Masculineآسِف
Feminineآسْفَة
Pluralآسْفِين
Examples
إِي لَلْأَسَف. نْقَال إِنُّو تْلَات أَشْخَاص مَاتُو.
Yes unfortunately. It was said that three people died.
Root
أ س ف
