Bedeutung
To express sorrow or regret over an action or situation.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Apologies are often accompanied by a slight nod or folded hands (Namaste) to show sincerity. In modern offices, this phrase is standard in emails to maintain professional boundaries. The usage of 'अफसोस' is very common in literary and poetic contexts, reflecting a refined way of speaking.
Tone Matters
When saying 'मुझे अफसोस है', keep your tone low and sincere. A high-pitched voice makes it sound sarcastic.
Body Language
In India, maintaining eye contact while apologizing shows sincerity, but don't stare too intensely.
Bedeutung
To express sorrow or regret over an action or situation.
Tone Matters
When saying 'मुझे अफसोस है', keep your tone low and sincere. A high-pitched voice makes it sound sarcastic.
Body Language
In India, maintaining eye contact while apologizing shows sincerity, but don't stare too intensely.
Teste dich selbst
Which is the most formal way to apologize?
Which phrase is appropriate for a business email?
The other options are too informal for a business setting.
Fill in the blank.
मुझे अफसोस है ____ मैंने आपको परेशान किया।
'कि' is the conjunction used to connect the regret to the reason.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You missed a deadline at work.
This is a professional mistake requiring a formal apology.
Complete the dialogue.
A: I heard you lost your job. B: ____
This is the appropriate empathetic response to bad news.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenWhich phrase is appropriate for a business email?
The other options are too informal for a business setting.
मुझे अफसोस है ____ मैंने आपको परेशान किया।
'कि' is the conjunction used to connect the regret to the reason.
You missed a deadline at work.
This is a professional mistake requiring a formal apology.
A: I heard you lost your job. B: ____
This is the appropriate empathetic response to bad news.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
6 FragenNo, it sounds too formal and distant for friends.
No, it is also for apologizing for your own mistakes.
'खेद' is more official, like in a letter from a bank.
No, the phrase is gender-neutral.
Yes, adding 'बहुत' makes it more sincere.
Yes, often in dramatic scenes where a character realizes their mistake.
Verwandte Redewendungen
मुझे खेद है
synonymI am sorry/regretful
माफ़ कीजिए
similarPlease forgive me
क्षमा करें
similarApologies
