আমি দুঃখিত
ami dukkhito
In Bengali, "I am sorry" is expressed as আমি দুঃখিত (ami dukkhito).
আমি দুঃখিত is an expression used to apologize or express regret for a mistake or a sad situation.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of আমি (I) and দুঃখিত (sorry/unhappy).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Using দুঃখিত or আমি দুঃখিত is a formal way to express regret compared to more colloquial apologies. For a more formal way to say "I am very sorry," you can use Amar khub dukkho hoyeche. If you wish to be very formal and express that you seek forgiveness, you can use Khoma chai.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective দুঃখিত does not change its form based on the gender of the speaker.
How do you pronounce it?
ami dukkhito
Did you know?
- The word আমি is a cognate with the Romani word 'amen'.
- In casual settings, many Bengali speakers simply use the English word 'sorry' because the native formal phrases can feel too heavy for small mistakes.
- In many social contexts, Bengalis may avoid a direct apology like আমি দুঃখিত and instead use a gesture of humility or a change in tone to signal regret.
Examples in context
- আমি দুঃখিত।I am sorry.This sentence is useful for stating the phrase আমি দুঃখিত.Tatoeba #12524838 by robingaspi, translation #3120141 by harshnisar
- দেরি হওয়ার জন্য আমি দুঃখিত।deri hovar jonno ami dukkhito.I am sorry for being late.
Example conversation
Tania accidentally spills water on Akash's book.
- তানিয়া Taniaওহ না! আমি দুঃখিত, আকাশ।oh na! ami dukkhito, akash.Oh no! I am sorry, Akash.
- আকাশ Akashঠিক আছে, কোনো ব্যাপার না।thik ache, kono byapar na.It is okay, no problem.
- তানিয়া Taniaআমি কি এটা মুছে দিতে পারি?ami ki eta muche dite pari?Can I wipe it away?
- আকাশ Akashহ্যাঁ, দয়া করে টিস্যু নাও।hyã, doya kore tissue nao.Yes, please take a tissue.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries আমি, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
