Signification
Expressing regret, apology, or sympathy for something unfortunate.
Contexte culturel
In formal business, using 'अफ़सोस' is seen as a sign of high education and professional etiquette. Often used in formal correspondence to maintain a respectful distance. Apologizing is often seen as a way to preserve harmony in relationships.
Context is Key
Don't use this for small things. It makes you sound like you're in a drama movie!
Body Language
When saying this, maintain eye contact and a serious facial expression to show sincerity.
Signification
Expressing regret, apology, or sympathy for something unfortunate.
Context is Key
Don't use this for small things. It makes you sound like you're in a drama movie!
Body Language
When saying this, maintain eye contact and a serious facial expression to show sincerity.
Teste-toi
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct form:
The dative 'मुझे' is required for this expression.
Fill in the blank.
____ अफ़सोस है कि मैं नहीं आ सका।
The experiencer is 'मुझे'.
When should you use this phrase?
Which situation is appropriate?
It is for serious situations.
Complete the dialogue.
Friend: 'I lost my job.' You: '____'
This is the appropriate empathetic response.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesChoose the correct form:
The dative 'मुझे' is required for this expression.
____ अफ़सोस है कि मैं नहीं आ सका।
The experiencer is 'मुझे'.
Which situation is appropriate?
It is for serious situations.
Friend: 'I lost my job.' You: '____'
This is the appropriate empathetic response.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
6 questionsOnly if the situation is very serious. Otherwise, it sounds too formal.
Yes, it never changes.
'खेद' is for official, written documents.
Yes, it is very polite.
It is a dative construction, common for feelings in Hindi.
Extremely common in formal and semi-formal speech.
Expressions liées
मुझे खेद है
synonymI am sorry (very formal)
माफ़ कीजिए
similarPlease forgive me
दुख की बात है
builds onIt is a sad matter
