Translation of Turkish word "affedersin" to English
affedersin
/affedeɾsin/
Meaning
interjectionInformal formula meaning 'excuse me / forgive me / sorry'.
How to use
'Affedersin' is the informal (sen-form) way to say 'excuse me' or 'sorry' — used both to apologize and to politely get someone's attention. The formal/plural form is 'affedersiniz'.
🇬🇧 English
excuse me / sorry (informal)
Example
Affedersin, seni kırmak istememiştim.
Excuse me, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.
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Common phrases
- affedersin canım— forgive me my dear
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What does the Turkish word "affedersin" mean?▼
The Turkish word "affedersin" means "excuse me / sorry (informal)" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Affedersin, seni kırmak istememiştim." (which translates as "Excuse me, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.").
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