Meaning
The act of pardoning someone for a mistake or offense.
Cultural Background
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'.
The 'Sorry' shortcut
If you forget the Hindi phrase, 'Sorry' is understood by almost everyone in urban India.
Meaning
The act of pardoning someone for a mistake or offense.
The 'Sorry' shortcut
If you forget the Hindi phrase, 'Sorry' is understood by almost everyone in urban India.
Test Yourself
Which is the most appropriate way to ask a stranger for help?
______, क्या आप मुझे रास्ता बता सकते हैं?
Maaf karna is the standard polite way to interrupt a stranger.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises______, क्या आप मुझे रास्ता बता सकते हैं?
Maaf karna is the standard polite way to interrupt a stranger.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, that is 'शुक्रिया' (Shukriya) or 'धन्यवाद' (Dhanyavad).
Related Phrases
क्षमा करें
similarForgive me
कोई बात नहीं
contrastNo problem
