Meaning
Used to apologize or get someone's attention.
Cultural Background
In Gujarat, elders are treated with high respect. Always use 'માફ કરશો' when speaking to them. In a professional setting, this phrase is used to maintain decorum during meetings. Buses and trains are crowded; this phrase is essential for moving through the aisle.
Tone Matters
Say it with a slight smile to show you are being polite, not just formal.
Body Language
A slight nod of the head while saying it increases the level of politeness.
Meaning
Used to apologize or get someone's attention.
Tone Matters
Say it with a slight smile to show you are being polite, not just formal.
Body Language
A slight nod of the head while saying it increases the level of politeness.
Test Yourself
Which is the most polite way to ask for help?
માફ કરશો, શું તમે મને મદદ કરી શકો?
The 'શો' suffix is the polite imperative.
Complete the sentence.
______, શું આ સીટ ખાલી છે?
You are interrupting someone to ask a question.
Match the situation to the phrase.
Bumping into someone
It's an apology for a minor mistake.
What do you say when you don't understand?
માફ કરશો, ______.
This completes the apology for not understanding.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesમાફ કરશો, શું તમે મને મદદ કરી શકો?
The 'શો' suffix is the polite imperative.
______, શું આ સીટ ખાલી છે?
You are interrupting someone to ask a question.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
It's an apology for a minor mistake.
માફ કરશો, ______.
This completes the apology for not understanding.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, but 'માફ કરજો' sounds more natural among friends.
No, it is also the standard way to get attention.
It's not 'wrong', just a bit blunt. 'Karsho' is safer.
Yes, in formal letters or emails.
No, it is gender-neutral.
You can say 'કોઈ વાંધો નહીં' (No problem).
Related Phrases
ક્ષમા માંગુ છું
specialized formI ask for forgiveness
ચિંતા કરશો નહીં
builds onDon't worry
આભાર
contrastThank you
