Kurdish Phrase · Polite Expressions
Sorry in Kurdish
Answer
Bibore
(Sorry)
To say "sorry" or "excuse me" in Kurmanji Kurdish, say Bibore (to one person) or Biborin (formal / to a group).
Formal, informal & dialect variants
| When to use | Kurdish | English |
|---|---|---|
| Informal — to one person | Bibore | Sorry / Excuse me |
| Formal / plural-in ending for plural/formal | Biborin | Sorry / Excuse me (formal) |
| No worries (reply) | Xeman nexwe! | Don't worry / No worries |
Using it naturally
Bibore works both for apologising ("I'm sorry") and for getting attention politely ("excuse me"). The -in ending makes any imperative formal or plural, so Biborin is the polite version.
If someone apologises to you, a warm reply is Xeman nexwe! ("Don't worry about it!").
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "sorry" in Kurdish?
Say "Bibore" to one person, or "Biborin" formally / to a group. It also means "excuse me".
How do you reply to an apology in Kurdish?
Say "Xeman nexwe!" — roughly "Don't worry about it / No worries".
Kurdish: Bibore