Meaning
Expressing belief that something is inaccurate.
Cultural Background
In North India, this phrase is used frequently in both professional and family settings to maintain politeness. In modern Indian offices, this is the standard way to provide feedback to peers. The phrase is universally understood and carries the same level of politeness across regions.
Use 'क्षमा करें' first
Saying 'क्षमा करें, मुझे लगता है कि यह गलत है' makes you sound very professional.
Don't be too direct
Avoid saying 'यह गलत है' to superiors; always use the 'मुझे लगता है' buffer.
Meaning
Expressing belief that something is inaccurate.
Use 'क्षमा करें' first
Saying 'क्षमा करें, मुझे लगता है कि यह गलत है' makes you sound very professional.
Don't be too direct
Avoid saying 'यह गलत है' to superiors; always use the 'मुझे लगता है' buffer.
Vary your adjectives
You can replace 'गलत' with 'सही नहीं' (not correct) for variety.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
मुझे ______ है कि यह गलत है।
The verb for 'to seem' is 'लगना'.
Which is more polite?
Which is better in a meeting?
Adding 'मुझे लगता है' softens the statement.
Match the Hindi to English.
Match: 'मुझे लगता है' to English.
Literal meaning is 'to me it seems'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: This is the right way. B: ______, this is wrong.
Used to express opinion.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesमुझे ______ है कि यह गलत है।
The verb for 'to seem' is 'लगना'.
Which is better in a meeting?
Adding 'मुझे लगता है' softens the statement.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Literal meaning is 'to me it seems'.
A: This is the right way. B: ______, this is wrong.
Used to express opinion.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsYes, it is neutral and works well with friends.
No, it is actually the polite way to disagree.
Because 'lagna' is an experiencer verb in Hindi.
Yes, 'ki' is optional in casual speech.
You could say 'मेरा मानना है कि यह त्रुटिपूर्ण है'.
Even if you are sure, using this phrase is still polite.
No, 'lagta hai' is fixed here.
You can say 'क्यों?' (Why?) or 'आप सही हो सकते हैं' (You might be right).
Related Phrases
मुझे नहीं लगता
contrastI don't think so
शायद यह गलत है
similarMaybe this is wrong
क्या आपको लगता है?
builds onDo you think so?
