A2 Expression Neutral

माफ करना

maaf karna

To forgive

Bedeutung

The act of pardoning someone for a mistake or offense.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

In North India, using 'Maaf karna' is expected when you accidentally touch someone in a crowded market. In professional settings, people often use the English word 'Sorry' instead of 'Maaf karna'.

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The 'Sorry' shortcut

If you forget the Hindi phrase, 'Sorry' is understood by almost everyone in urban India.

Bedeutung

The act of pardoning someone for a mistake or offense.

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The 'Sorry' shortcut

If you forget the Hindi phrase, 'Sorry' is understood by almost everyone in urban India.

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Which is the most appropriate way to ask a stranger for help?

______, क्या आप मुझे रास्ता बता सकते हैं?

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: माफ़ करना

Maaf karna is the standard polite way to interrupt a stranger.

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Which is the most appropriate way to ask a stranger for help? Choose A2

______, क्या आप मुझे रास्ता बता सकते हैं?

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: माफ़ करना

Maaf karna is the standard polite way to interrupt a stranger.

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No, that is 'शुक्रिया' (Shukriya) or 'धन्यवाद' (Dhanyavad).

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क्षमा करें

similar

Forgive me

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कोई बात नहीं

contrast

No problem

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