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Sorry.

[sɔːri.]

phrase apologizing

LanguageWest African Pidgin (Nigeria)

Meaning
  1. Sorry.
  2. This expression is used to offer an apology for a mistake or to show empathy when another person faces a difficult situation.
Examples

Person A: Sorry, I was late. Person B: No wahala.

Pronunciationsɔːri.

Registerinformal

How it is usedUsed to apologize or express sympathy.

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