xin lỗi
[sin˧˧ loj˦ˀ˥]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: xin lỗi
Sense 1
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(interjection) I'm sorry (for my mistake/transgression)
Examples
Xin lỗi, tớ không cố ý.Sorry, I didn't mean to do that.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Examples
Xin lỗi, cho hỏi đây có phải là nhà anh Tiến không ạ?Excuse me, is this Mr. Tiến's address?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Xin lỗi, cho tôi hỏi đường.Excuse me, could I ask for directions?
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: “Xin lỗi” also means “sorry”; context determines whether it gets attention or apologizes. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “xin lỗi” mean?
(verb) to apologise
Is “xin lỗi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.