A1 Expression Neutral

माफ़ करना

maaf karna

Excuse me / Sorry.

Meaning

Used to apologize or get someone's attention politely.

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Cultural Background

People often use 'माफ़ करना' followed by a slight nod. In English-speaking urban areas, 'Sorry' is used more frequently than 'माफ़ करना'.

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Smile!

A smile makes 'माफ़ करना' sound much more sincere.

Meaning

Used to apologize or get someone's attention politely.

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Smile!

A smile makes 'माफ़ करना' sound much more sincere.

Test Yourself

Which phrase is best for a small mistake?

You bump into someone. What do you say?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: माफ़ करना

It is the standard polite apology.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which phrase is best for a small mistake? Choose A1

You bump into someone. What do you say?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: माफ़ करना

It is the standard polite apology.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Better to use 'क्षमा करें' for a boss.

Related Phrases

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क्षमा करें

synonym

Forgive me

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कोई बात नहीं

builds on

No problem

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