Meaning
To express regret for an offense or wrongdoing.
Cultural Background
Apologizing to elders often involves touching their feet as a sign of deep respect and seeking forgiveness. In modern offices, a simple 'Sorry' is often used, but 'माफ़ी माँगना' is preferred in written communication.
Gender Agreement
Remember that 'माफ़ी' is feminine, so your verb must match it (माँगी, माँगनी).
Meaning
To express regret for an offense or wrongdoing.
Gender Agreement
Remember that 'माफ़ी' is feminine, so your verb must match it (माँगी, माँगनी).
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct verb form.
मैंने अपनी गलती के लिए _____।
Since the sentence is in the past tense, we use the past tense form 'माँगी'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesमैंने अपनी गलती के लिए _____।
Since the sentence is in the past tense, we use the past tense form 'माँगी'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt is neutral. Use 'क्षमा माँगना' for formal.
Related Phrases
क्षमा करना
synonymTo forgive
पछतावा होना
similarTo feel regret
