lỗi của tôi
[loj˦ˀ˥ kuə˧˩ toj˧˧]word by word
The English phrase "my bad" can be translated into Vietnamese as lỗi của tôi.
In natural conversation, it is common to prefix the phrase with Xin lỗi (Sorry) to express the full sentiment of an apology.
Meaning: my fault (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of lỗi (fault or error), của (of or belonging to) and tôi (I or me).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For a more colloquial and quick way to admit responsibility in casual conversation, speakers often use tại tôi, which translates to "it's my fault" or "because of me". Additionally, the phrase Lỗi là mình. serves as an informal way to say "It's my fault.".
How does it change in a sentence?
When speaking to friends or people of a similar age, you can replace the pronoun tôi with mình in the phrase lỗi của mình to sound more friendly and less stiff.
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Examples in context
- Lỗi là mình. Mình xin lỗi vì đã gây khó khăn cho bạn.It's my fault. I apologize for causing you trouble.
- Đó là lỗi của tôi.That is my fault.
- Đó hoàn toàn là lỗi của tôi.That is entirely my fault.
Example conversation
Minh forgot to bring the documents for Mai.
- MinhTôi quên mang tài liệu rồi.I forgot to bring the documents.
- MaiVậy chúng ta không thể bắt đầu.Then we cannot start.
- MinhThành thật xin lỗi, lỗi của tôi.Sincerely sorry, my bad.
- MaiKhông sao đâu, Minh.It's okay, Minh.
