Sheng for “sorry”

The most common Sheng word for sorry is Pole. Others: Samahani.

Pole POH-leh, most common

"Pole" is Sheng for sorry (sympathy) (also: condolences). Pole is what you say when someone is tired, sick, grieving or has had a rough day. It is sympathy, not apology — for 'I'm sorry I did it' use 'samahani'.

Pole kwa kazi, msee.Sorry about the hard work, man.

Samahani sah-mah-HAH-nee

"Samahani" is Sheng for excuse me (also: forgive me, sorry (apology)). The apology and the polite interruption. Use it to squeeze past someone in a matatu or to admit you were wrong.

Samahani, naomba kupita.Excuse me, may I get past?

What is the Sheng word for sorry?

The most common Sheng word for sorry is Pole. Others: Samahani.

How do you say sorry in Sheng in a sentence?

"Pole kwa kazi, msee." means "Sorry about the hard work, man."