Signification
Accepting one's error.
Contexte culturel
Admitting a mistake is linked to the concept of 'Sanskriti' (culture). A person who admits their mistake is seen as well-bred and honest. In the tech hubs of Maharashtra, 'owning the error' is a key part of Agile and modern management practices, though it still battles traditional hierarchies. In village councils (Panchayats), admitting a mistake publicly is a formal act of restoring social balance. Many Marathi plays (Natak) revolve around the tragic consequences of *not* admitting a mistake until it is too late.
Gender Matters
Always remember 'Chūk' is feminine. This is the most common error for non-native speakers.
The 'Sincere' Adverb
Add 'प्रामाणिकपणे' (prāmāṇikpaṇe - honestly) before 'manya karne' to sound extra sincere.
Signification
Accepting one's error.
Gender Matters
Always remember 'Chūk' is feminine. This is the most common error for non-native speakers.
The 'Sincere' Adverb
Add 'प्रामाणिकपणे' (prāmāṇikpaṇe - honestly) before 'manya karne' to sound extra sincere.
Avoid Sarcasm
Tone is everything. If said too fast, it can sound like you don't care.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'karne' in the past tense.
त्याने आपली चूक मान्य ______. (He admitted his mistake.)
Since 'chūk' is a feminine noun, the past tense verb must be 'keli'.
Which sentence is the most polite way to admit a mistake in an office?
Choose the best option:
Option B uses 'namrapane' (humbly) and a full formal structure, making it the most professional.
Match the Marathi phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are all related collocations using the word 'chūk'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तू खोटं का बोललास? B: सॉरी, माझी ____ मान्य आहे.
The context of lying (khota bolne) requires an admission of a mistake (chūk).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesत्याने आपली चूक मान्य ______. (He admitted his mistake.)
Since 'chūk' is a feminine noun, the past tense verb must be 'keli'.
Choose the best option:
Option B uses 'namrapane' (humbly) and a full formal structure, making it the most professional.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are all related collocations using the word 'chūk'.
A: तू खोटं का बोललास? B: सॉरी, माझी ____ मान्य आहे.
The context of lying (khota bolne) requires an admission of a mistake (chūk).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNot exactly. 'Sorry' is 'Maaf kara'. 'Chūk manya karne' is the act of admitting you were wrong, which usually comes before or with an apology.
Yes, it is very appropriate for formal correspondence to acknowledge an error.
'Chūk' is the native Marathi word. 'Galti' is borrowed from Hindi/Urdu and is common in informal speech, but 'Chūk' is preferred in writing.
मी माझी चूक मान्य करत नाही. (Mī mājhī chūk mānya karat nāhī.)
Expressions liées
माफी मागणे
builds onTo ask for forgiveness
चूक सुधारणे
builds onTo correct a mistake
दोष देणे
contrastTo blame someone
कबूल करणे
synonymTo confess/admit
