Maaf.
Meaning
Maaf. means Sorry..
When to use
Quick apology. 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. Indonesian is often direct but polite; words like tolong, boleh, and permisi soften the request.
Watch out
Avoid translating word by word when speaking. Say the phrase as a complete chunk first.
Useful detail
Bahasa Indonesia usually has no verb conjugation by person, which makes short phrases reusable. Category: Social and polite.
Notes
Quick apology. Neutral polite wording.