🇦🇲 Armenian phrases

How to say “Sorry” in Armenian

Ներեցեք

neretsek

Literally: Forgive (me)formal

A polite apology using the plural/formal 'you'. With friends and family switch to the informal forms below.

Other ways to say it

ArmenianPronunciationMeaningWhen to use it
ՆերիրnerirForgive meInformal apology to one person
ԿներեսkneresSorryEveryday informal 'sorry'
Ցավում եմtsavum emI'm sorry (I regret)Expressing sympathy or regret, not for bumping into someone

In a sentence

Ներեցեք, ես ուշացա։

neretsek, yes ushatsa.

Sorry, I'm late.

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