thứ lỗi
Definition
- Verb:
- To excuse; to pardon; to forgive: A polite and formal request for forgiveness or understanding for a mistake, offense, or inconvenience caused. It is used to ask someone to overlook a fault or to be lenient.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Xin thứ lỗi cho tôi vì đã đến muộn. (Please excuse me for being late.)
- Ông ấy đã thứ lỗi cho sự bất cẩn của tôi. (He forgave my carelessness.)
- Tôi thành thực xin thứ lỗi. (I sincerely ask for your pardon.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase is often used in the construction "xin thứ lỗi" (to ask for forgiveness) or "thứ lỗi cho" (to forgive someone for something). It carries a more formal and humble tone than the more common "xin lỗi."
Variants and Related Words
Xin lỗi (v): to apologize, to say sorry. This is the more common and general term for apologizing.
- Tôi xin lỗi vì lỡ lời. (I apologize for my misspoken words.)
Tha thứ (v): to forgive, to pardon (often for more serious matters).
- Cô ấy đã tha thứ cho lỗi lầm của anh. (She forgave his mistake.)
Synonyms
- Excuse: to forgive a minor fault or offense.
- Pardon: to forgive an offense formally.
- Forgive: to stop feeling resentment for an offense.
Related Idioms
- While "thứ lỗi" itself is not typically part of idioms, it is a key component in formal apologies and requests for clemency.