意思
Asking for forgiveness for a mistake.
文化背景
Apologizing is often accompanied by a specific gesture of touching one's ears, especially among children, to show sincere regret. During the night of Shab-e-Barat, it is customary to send messages to everyone in one's contact list asking for 'Maafi' for any past hurts. In offices, 'Ma'zarat' is preferred over 'Maafi' as it sounds more professional and less emotional. In tribal or rural settings, 'Maafi' can be a formal process involving village elders (Panchayat) to settle feuds.
The Power of 'Se'
Always remember to use 'se' with the person. 'Ali se maafi' not 'Ali ko maafi'.
Don't say 'Sorry' to Elders
While 'Sorry' is common, using 'Maafi maangta hoon' with parents or grandparents sounds much more respectful and sincere.
意思
Asking for forgiveness for a mistake.
The Power of 'Se'
Always remember to use 'se' with the person. 'Ali se maafi' not 'Ali ko maafi'.
Don't say 'Sorry' to Elders
While 'Sorry' is common, using 'Maafi maangta hoon' with parents or grandparents sounds much more respectful and sincere.
Past Tense Gender
Even if you are a man, you say 'Main ne maafi maangi' because 'Maafi' is feminine.
自我测试
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Maangna' in the past tense.
علی نے اپنی غلطی کی معافی _______۔
In the past tense with 'ne', the verb agrees with the feminine noun 'Maafi'.
Which postposition is used with the person you are apologizing to?
میں تم ____ معافی مانگتا ہوں۔
In Urdu, you ask for forgiveness 'from' (se) someone.
Complete the dialogue with a suitable apology.
استاد: تم نے ہوم ورک کیوں نہیں کیا؟ طالب علم: سر، ________۔
The student should apologize for the mistake.
Match the phrase to the context.
Context: Asking God for forgiveness.
Religious contexts use 'Tawbah' or asking Allah for 'Maafi'.
🎉 得分： /4
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4 练习علی نے اپنی غلطی کی معافی _______۔
In the past tense with 'ne', the verb agrees with the feminine noun 'Maafi'.
میں تم ____ معافی مانگتا ہوں۔
In Urdu, you ask for forgiveness 'from' (se) someone.
استاد: تم نے ہوم ورک کیوں نہیں کیا؟ طالب علم: سر، ________۔
The student should apologize for the mistake.
Context: Asking God for forgiveness.
Religious contexts use 'Tawbah' or asking Allah for 'Maafi'.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
5 个问题Yes, but it is more formal and carries more emotional weight. 'Sorry' is used for minor things, 'Maafi maangna' for real mistakes.
Yes, but 'Ma'zarat chahta hoon' is slightly better for professional emails.
Because in the past tense with 'ne', the verb follows the gender of the object 'Maafi', which is feminine.
Say 'Main ne aap ko maaf kiya'.
It's a bit abrupt. It's better to say 'Maafi chahta hoon' or 'Maafi maangta hoon'.
相关表达
معاف کرنا
contrastTo forgive
معذرت کرنا
similarTo apologize (formal)
توبہ کرنا
specialized formTo repent
شرمندہ ہونا
builds onTo be ashamed
