מִצְטַעֵר
mits-ta-ER
מצטער (masculine speaker) is “I’m sorry” in the sense of regret. Speakers adjust agreement for gender and number.
Often said as אני מצטער / אני מצטערת for “I’m sorry.” סליחה is shorter for minor bumps and interruptions.
Without vowels
מצטער
With vowels (nikud)
מִצְטַעֵר
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