B2 Expression Neutral

मेरा मतलब वो नहीं था

Mera matlab wo nahi tha

I didn't mean that

Practice it

Meaning

Clarifying that one's words were misunderstood or unintended.

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Cultural Background

People often use hand gestures alongside this phrase to emphasize sincerity. In offices, this is often used to avoid conflict with superiors.

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Tone matters

Say it with a soft, sincere tone to ensure the listener believes you.

Meaning

Clarifying that one's words were misunderstood or unintended.

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Tone matters

Say it with a soft, sincere tone to ensure the listener believes you.

Test Yourself

Choose the correct phrase for a past misunderstanding.

When you said something wrong yesterday, what do you say today?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मेरा मतलब वो नहीं था

Use 'था' for past tense.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Choose the correct phrase for a past misunderstanding. Choose A2

When you said something wrong yesterday, what do you say today?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मेरा मतलब वो नहीं था

Use 'था' for past tense.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is polite and professional.

Related Phrases

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गलतफहमी

synonym

misunderstanding

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मैं यह नहीं कह रहा था

similar

I wasn't saying that

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