tha lỗi
Definition
- Verb:
- To forgive: To stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone for an offense, flaw, or mistake. It implies a conscious decision to let go of blame.
- To pardon: To excuse or overlook a fault or transgression, often formally or graciously.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Xin bạn hãy tha lỗi cho tôi. (Please forgive me.)
- Cô ấy đã tha lỗi cho sự thất hứa của anh ta. (She forgave him for breaking his promise.)
- Tha lỗi cho người khác có thể khiến bạn cảm thấy nhẹ lòng. (Forgiving others can make you feel at peace.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase is often used in polite, formal, or sincere requests for forgiveness, typically in the construction "xin (ai đó) tha lỗi cho (mình/ai đó)."
- It carries a tone of humility from the person asking and grace from the person granting it.
Variants and Related Words
- Tha thứ (v): To forgive, to pardon. This is a very close synonym, often used interchangeably, though "tha thứ" can sound slightly more formal or profound.
- Anh ấy cầu xin sự tha thứ. (He begged for forgiveness.)
Synonyms
- Forgive: To cease to feel resentment against.
- Pardon: To release from penalty or blame.
- Excuse: To overlook a minor fault or offense.
Related Idioms
- Lòng tha thứ: The capacity or act of forgiveness.
- Lòng tha thứ là một đức tính cao đẹp. (Forgiveness is a noble virtue.)