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لم أقصد ذلك

phrase apologies excuses

LanguageArabic (Saudi Arabia)

Meaning
  1. I didn't mean that.
  2. This phrase is used to clarify intent when someone has misinterpreted an action or a statement made by the speaker.
Examples

أرجوك لا تغضب، لم أقصد ذلك.

Please do not be angry, I did not mean that.

لقد أسيء فهمي، لم أقصد ذلك أبداً.

I was misunderstood, I did not mean that at all.

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Usage noteIt is used to prevent misunderstandings and to de-escalate tension by emphasizing the speaker's original, non-harmful intent.

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