Bedeutung
Expressing deep regret for an action.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Bangladesh, 'Khub dukkhito' is widely used in formal media and corporate sectors. However, in religious or very traditional contexts, 'Kkhoma' (forgiveness) is often invoked alongside it. In Kolkata, the English word 'Sorry' has become so integrated that 'Khub dukkhito' can sometimes sound 'too formal' for anything other than professional or serious personal matters. Bengali professional culture is high-context. A simple apology is often followed by a brief explanation to show that the mistake wasn't due to negligence. When apologizing to an elder, it is common to use the 'Apni' (formal you) form and avoid direct eye contact as a sign of 'Lojja' (modesty/shame).
The 'Jonno' Rule
Always put the reason before 'jonno' (for) when using this phrase. Example: [Reason] + jonno + khub dukkhito.
Avoid 'Dukkho'
Never say 'Ami khub dukkho'. It's the most common beginner mistake. Always add the '-ito'.
Bedeutung
Expressing deep regret for an action.
The 'Jonno' Rule
Always put the reason before 'jonno' (for) when using this phrase. Example: [Reason] + jonno + khub dukkhito.
Avoid 'Dukkho'
Never say 'Ami khub dukkho'. It's the most common beginner mistake. Always add the '-ito'.
Body Language
A slight nod or a soft tone makes 'Khub dukkhito' sound much more sincere in Bengali culture.
Email Etiquette
In formal emails, 'Antorikbhabe dukkhito' (sincerely sorry) is even better than 'Khub dukkhito'.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'sorry'.
দেরি হওয়ার জন্য আমি খুব _______।
'Dukkhito' is the adjective used for apologies. 'Dukkho' is a noun, and 'Dukkhi' means a sad person.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for a formal email to a boss?
Choose the correct apology:
This follows the correct grammar and formal register required for a professional setting.
Complete the dialogue between a waiter and a customer.
Customer: 'আমার খাবারে একটা চুল আছে!' Waiter: 'ওহ! _______ স্যার, আমি এখনই বদলে দিচ্ছি।'
In a service context, 'Khub dukkhito' is the most professional way to acknowledge a mistake.
Match the apology to the situation.
Situation: You accidentally broke a vase at a stranger's house.
Breaking something valuable requires a sincere, full-sentence apology like 'Ami khub dukkhito'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Dukkho vs. Dukkhito
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenদেরি হওয়ার জন্য আমি খুব _______।
'Dukkhito' is the adjective used for apologies. 'Dukkho' is a noun, and 'Dukkhi' means a sad person.
Choose the correct apology:
This follows the correct grammar and formal register required for a professional setting.
Customer: 'আমার খাবারে একটা চুল আছে!' Waiter: 'ওহ! _______ স্যার, আমি এখনই বদলে দিচ্ছি।'
In a service context, 'Khub dukkhito' is the most professional way to acknowledge a mistake.
Situation: You accidentally broke a vase at a stranger's house.
Breaking something valuable requires a sincere, full-sentence apology like 'Ami khub dukkhito'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, 'Dukkhito' on its own is a perfectly valid and polite way to say 'Sorry'. Adding 'Khub' just makes it more sincere.
Yes, 'Sorry' is very common in casual speech. However, use 'Khub dukkhito' for elders, teachers, or formal writing.
'Dukkhito' is 'I am sorry' (a state). 'Maaf korben' is 'Forgive me' (an action). 'Maaf korben' is also used for 'Excuse me'.
In that case, don't use 'dukkhito'. Say 'Apnar jonno amar khub dukkho hocche' (I am feeling very sad for you).
It is 'Dukkhito' (দুঃখিত). The 'visarga' (ঃ) or the 'kh' sound is important for correct spelling and pronunciation.
You can, but it might sound a bit formal or even sarcastic if the mistake is very small.
You can say 'Thik ache' (It's okay), 'Oshubidha nei' (No problem), or 'Kichu mone korben na' (Don't mind it).
Yes, 'Khub' is the most common intensifier in Bengali, similar to 'very' or 'really'.
Rarely in traditional songs (which use 'dukkho'), but very common in modern pop songs and movie dialogues.
Use 'Ami kkhoma prarthona korchi' (I am praying for/requesting forgiveness).
Verwandte Redewendungen
মাফ করবেন
similarForgive me / Excuse me
ক্ষমা করবেন
specialized formPlease forgive me
দুঃখ প্রকাশ করা
builds onTo express sorrow
লজ্জিত
similarAshamed
কিছু মনে করবেন না
contrastDon't mind / No offense
