Meaning
Clarifying that one's words were misinterpreted or unintended.
Cultural Background
In North India, this is often accompanied by a slight head shake or hand wave to show sincerity. In professional settings, this is used to maintain hierarchy while correcting a superior.
Tone matters
Keep your tone soft to ensure the listener knows you are not being defensive.
Meaning
Clarifying that one's words were misinterpreted or unintended.
Tone matters
Keep your tone soft to ensure the listener knows you are not being defensive.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
मेरा ______ यह नहीं था।
The phrase is 'मेरा मतलब यह नहीं था'.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercisesमेरा ______ यह नहीं था।
The phrase is 'मेरा मतलब यह नहीं था'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is a polite way to clarify.
Related Phrases
गलतफहमी
synonymMisunderstanding
