عفوا.
Meaning
عفوا. means Excuse me!.
Pronunciation
afwan. Use the displayed ruby/timing as the primary guide once audio is ready.
When to use
Gets attention politely. Use this to keep a conversation polite, warm, or less abrupt.
How it works
This is a single useful expression. Learn it as one piece, then use the detail page and audio to connect spelling, sound, and meaning.
Nuance
Neutral polite wording. Arabic wording here is Modern Standard Arabic, so it is widely understood, but local dialects may use a shorter everyday form.
Watch out
Short vowels are often not written in everyday Arabic. Audio and romanization help fill that gap.
Useful detail
Arabic has regional spoken varieties; this card favors widely understood wording for learners. Category: Social and polite.
Notes
Gets attention politely. Neutral polite wording.