ampura
The Balinese word for sorry is ampura.
ampura is used to express regret, sorrow or to ask for forgiveness.
Meaning: expression of regret or sorrow (intj)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
ampura is a polite and formal way to say sorry or ask for forgiveness. It is frequently used when apologizing to elders, strangers or people of higher social status to show respect.
Did you know?
- The word ampura is closely related to the word 'ampun' in Indonesian, which is used when addressing royalty or God to ask for mercy.
- In Bali, saying ampura is often accompanied by a physical gesture of placing your hands together in a prayer-like position near the chest or face, known as sembah.
- A person might say ampura before asking a question to a stranger, even if they have done nothing wrong, as a way of apologizing for the intrusion.
Examples in context
- Ampura banget, tiang iwang.I am very sorry, I was wrong.
- Ampura, tiang nenten uning.Sorry, I didn't know.
- Tiang nunas ampura ring ragane.I ask for your forgiveness.
Example conversation
Made accidentally bumped into Putu at a market.
- MadeAmpura, Putu, tiang iwang.Sorry, Putu, I made a mistake.
- PutuNenten napi, Made.It's okay, Made.
- MadeTiang nunas ampura pisan.I am truly sorry.
- PutuSampun, sampun, nenten napi.It's fine, it's fine, no problem.
