Meaning
Acting or speaking for oneself, or expressing one's own opinion.
Cultural Background
Using 'Meri or se' is a hallmark of 'Tehzeeb' (etiquette). It is considered more sophisticated than saying 'Main de raha hoon' (I am giving). In emails, 'From my side' is often translated literally as 'Meri or se' to signal personal accountability without sounding aggressive. When one family member cannot attend, another will often perform rituals or give gifts 'unke or se' to maintain family honor. In temples, a priest might perform a prayer 'aapki or se' (on your behalf) if you provide the offerings.
The Gender Rule
Always use 'Meri' (feminine) even if you are a man. 'Or' is a feminine noun in Hindi grammar.
Polite Refusal
Use 'मेरी ओर से ना है' (It's a no from my side) to be firm but polite in negotiations.
Meaning
Acting or speaking for oneself, or expressing one's own opinion.
The Gender Rule
Always use 'Meri' (feminine) even if you are a man. 'Or' is a feminine noun in Hindi grammar.
Polite Refusal
Use 'मेरी ओर से ना है' (It's a no from my side) to be firm but polite in negotiations.
Don't skip 'Se'
If you just say 'Meri or', people will think you are pointing at yourself physically.
Invitations
When writing a card, 'हमारी ओर से' (from us) is the standard way to invite people.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Meri or se'.
राहुल, दादी को ______ प्रणाम कहना।
'Or' is feminine, so 'Meri' is required. 'Se' indicates the source.
Which sentence correctly uses the phrase in a formal business context?
Select the best option:
This correctly expresses 'From my side/On my behalf, the project is approved'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are paying for everyone's coffee.
'Meri or se' indicates you are the source/giver.
Complete the dialogue.
A: क्या आप मीटिंग में मेरा पक्ष रख सकते हैं? B: हाँ, मैं ______ बात करूँगा।
'Apki or se' means 'on your behalf'.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Or se vs. Taraf se
Practice Bank
4 exercisesराहुल, दादी को ______ प्रणाम कहना।
'Or' is feminine, so 'Meri' is required. 'Se' indicates the source.
Select the best option:
This correctly expresses 'From my side/On my behalf, the project is approved'.
Situation: You are paying for everyone's coffee.
'Meri or se' indicates you are the source/giver.
A: क्या आप मीटिंग में मेरा पक्ष रख सकते हैं? B: हाँ, मैं ______ बात करूँगा।
'Apki or se' means 'on your behalf'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, they are mostly interchangeable. 'Or se' is slightly more formal and 'Taraf se' is more common in daily speech.
Yes, use 'हमारी ओर से' (Humari or se) for 'from our side'.
Because the noun 'Or' (direction) is feminine in Hindi.
Yes, in a formal context like 'मेरी ओर से यह सही है' (From my side/perspective, this is correct).
Constantly! Especially in romantic scenes where someone sends a message or in legal dramas.
Not at all. It sounds educated and polite.
Use 'उसकी ओर से' (Uski or se).
Yes, you can say 'मेरी ओर से पैसे भेज दिए हैं'.
Hindi speakers in the South use it, but the equivalent in Dravidian languages also uses the 'side' metaphor.
Yes, 'मेरी ओर से माफ़ी' is a very common way to apologize through someone else.
Related Phrases
मेरी तरफ से
synonymFrom my side (more casual)
मेरे पक्ष में
similarIn my favor
मेरी ओर
builds onTowards me
हमारी ओर से
specialized formFrom our side
मेरी जानिब से
synonymFrom my side (Urdu-heavy)
