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Usages of maaf
Maaf, Pak, saya mau minta izin pulang lebih awal.
Sorry, Sir, I want to ask permission to go home early.
Maaf, saya belum membalas email kerja karena saya sedang di jalan dan butuh waktu.
Sorry, I haven’t replied to the work email because I am on the way and need time.
Maaf, Pak, saya belum punya izin dari guru.
Sorry, Sir, I don’t yet have permission from the teacher.
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