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How to say sorry in Hebrew

מִצְטַעֵר

mits-ta-ER

Adjective · Masculine

Meaning

מצטער (masculine speaker) is “I’m sorry” in the sense of regret. Speakers adjust agreement for gender and number.

How to use it

Often said as אני מצטער / אני מצטערת for “I’m sorry.” סליחה is shorter for minor bumps and interruptions.

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