मुझे यह नहीं करना चाहिए था।
Mujhe yeh nahi karna chahiye tha.
I shouldn't have done this.
Meaning
Expressing regret or remorse for a past action that one now believes was wrong.
Cultural Background
Apologizing is often done with a slight bow or folded hands. Direct apologies are preferred over vague excuses. Elders rarely use this phrase to children; it is usually used by children to elders.
Gender Agreement
Always check the gender of the object. If the object is feminine, use 'थी' instead of 'था'.
Meaning
Expressing regret or remorse for a past action that one now believes was wrong.
Gender Agreement
Always check the gender of the object. If the object is feminine, use 'थी' instead of 'था'.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct past tense marker.
मुझे वहाँ नहीं जाना चाहिए ____.
Since it is a past regret, 'था' is the correct marker.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercisesमुझे वहाँ नहीं जाना चाहिए ____.
Since it is a past regret, 'था' is the correct marker.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, just change the verb.
Related Phrases
मेरी गलती है
synonymIt is my mistake.
मुझे माफ़ कर दो
builds onForgive me.
