Meaning
Expressing a feeling of sorrow or sadness.
Cultural Background
In North India, this phrase is often used during formal visits to offer condolences. In professional settings, it is used to maintain a respectful distance while showing empathy. Showing emotion is valued; being 'cold' is often seen as rude.
Sincerity is key
This phrase is about the heart. Don't say it if you don't mean it.
Body language
Maintain a serious face and soft tone when using this.
Meaning
Expressing a feeling of sorrow or sadness.
Sincerity is key
This phrase is about the heart. Don't say it if you don't mean it.
Body language
Maintain a serious face and soft tone when using this.
Test Yourself
Which situation is appropriate for 'मुझे दुख है'?
You accidentally drop your friend's pen.
Dropping a pen is a minor accident, so 'माफ़ कीजिए' is better.
Fill in the blank.
मुझे आपके पिता के निधन का बहुत _____ है।
You express sorrow (dukh) for a death.
Match the phrase to its tone.
Match 'मुझे दुख है' to its register.
It is a formal expression.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'I failed the exam.' B: '_____'
Expressing empathy for failure.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesYou accidentally drop your friend's pen.
Dropping a pen is a minor accident, so 'माफ़ कीजिए' is better.
मुझे आपके पिता के निधन का बहुत _____ है।
You express sorrow (dukh) for a death.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
It is a formal expression.
A: 'I failed the exam.' B: '_____'
Expressing empathy for failure.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsNo, it is too dramatic. Use 'माफ़ कीजिए'.
Yes, it is quite formal and respectful.
No, 'दुख' is masculine, so the phrase stays the same.
'खेद' is for official apologies; 'दुख' is for emotional sorrow.
Yes, it means 'I am sad', but it's not the same as the formal expression 'मुझे दुख है'.
Yes, but usually in serious conversations.
You can say 'धन्यवाद' (Thank you) or 'कोई बात नहीं' (It's okay).
Yes, very often in emotional scenes.
Related Phrases
मुझे खेद है
synonymI regret it
मुझे अफ़सोस है
similarI feel regret
माफ़ कीजिए
contrastExcuse me/Sorry
