bibore
The English phrase 'sorry' can be expressed in Kurdish as bibore.
bibore is used as an interjection to say 'forgive me' or 'sorry'. It is a direct way to ask for forgiveness after you have made a mistake.
Meaning: expression of regret or sorrow (intj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form bibore is an imperative verb meaning 'forgive' or 'forgive me'.
Did you know?
- While bibore is used to ask for forgiveness, a person might respond not with 'it is okay' but by saying 'it is passed' to signal the debt is cleared.
- While bibore is a direct request for forgiveness, Kurdish speakers often accompany a sincere apology with a hand placed over the heart to signal sincerity.
- If you are apologizing to someone much older or of higher status, you would not use the imperative bibore, as it can sound too direct or even disrespectful.
Examples in context
- Bibore, min nizanibû tu li vir bûy.Sorry, I didn't know you were here.
Example conversation
Rojda accidentally bumps into Soran in a hallway.
- RojdaBibore, Soran! Min te nedît.Sorry, Soran! I didn't see you.
- SoranTiştê pir nahiye, Rojda.It is nothing, Rojda.
- RojdaTu baş î?Are you okay?
- SoranErê, ez baş im, spas.Yes, I am fine, thanks.
