🇷🇴 Romanian phrases

How to Say "Forgive me" in Romanian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Iartă-mă
"Forgive me" in Romanian · say it like ee-ar-tah-mah

The most natural way to say "Forgive me" in Romanian is Iartă-mă. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Perdonați-mă
more formal, used in polite contexts
Scuză-mă
more casual, often used among friends

When to use it

You can use 'Iartă-mă' when you want to apologize for a mistake or a misunderstanding. It is appropriate in both formal and informal situations. Use it when you feel remorse and want to express that you regret your actions.

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Examples in Romanian

RomanianEnglish
Iartă-mă că am întârziat.Forgive me for being late.
Iartă-mă, nu am vrut să te supăr.Forgive me, I didn't mean to upset you.
Common mistake
A common mistake is to use 'Iartă-mă' in very formal situations where 'Perdonați-mă' would be more appropriate.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Iartă-mă, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Romanian with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'Scuză-mă' instead of 'Iartă-mă'?

'Scuză-mă' is more casual and should be used among friends or in informal settings.

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