أسامحك
'usamihuk
The English phrase 'I forgive you' is translated into Arabic as أسامحك ('usamihuk).
This phrase is a statement used to tell someone that you no longer feel angry or resentful toward them for a mistake.
What does it mean word for word?
In the form أسامحك, the prefix أ- at the beginning of the verb indicates the first-person singular subject 'I' and the suffix -ك at the end of the verb functions as the object pronoun 'you'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Levantine Arabic, the informal expression بسامحك is used to say 'I forgive you'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form changes depending on who you are addressing: use أسامحكِ when addressing a female, and use أسامحكم when addressing a group of people.
How do you pronounce it?
'usamihuk
Did you know?
- The phrase سامحني (forgive me) is often used as a polite way to ask for someone's attention or to excuse oneself, similar to saying 'excuse me' in English.
- In some dialects, rather than saying 'I forgive you', people use the phrase حصل خير, which literally translates to 'good has happened' to signal that the mistake is forgotten.
- Depending on the region, saying الله يسامحك can actually be used as a gentle way to scold someone rather than a sincere prayer for their forgiveness.
Examples in context
- أنا أسامحك على ذلك.I forgive you for that.
- أنا أسامحك على ما حدث.ana asamahuka 'ala ma hadath.I forgive you for what happened.
- لا تقلق، أنا أسامحك.la taqlaq, ana asamahuka.Don't worry, I forgive you.
- لقد أخطأت، ولكن أسامحك.laqad akhta'ta, walakin asamahuka.You made a mistake, but I forgive you.
Example conversation
Omar and Maryam are talking after a small argument.
- عمر Omarمريم، أنا آسف جداً.Maryam, ana asif jiddan.Maryam, I am very sorry.
- مريم Maryamلا بأس، أسامحك يا عمر.la ba's, asamahuka ya Omar.It's okay, I forgive you, Omar.
- عمر Omarشكراً لكِ على تفهمكِ.shukran laki 'ala tafahumiki.Thank you for your understanding.
- مريم Maryamنحن أصدقاء دائماً.nahnu asdiqa' da'iman.We are always friends.
