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"I'm sorry" in Hindi: मुझे माफ़ कीजिए
मुझे माफ़ कीजिएmujhe maaf keejiye
Sorry in Hindi is मुझे माफ़ कीजिए (mujhe maaf keejiye). It is a polite formal apology with aap. Shorter forms include maaf kijiye and maaf karna. Among friends, sorry in English is also common.
After bumping someone
मुझे माफ़ कीजिए, मैंने ध्यान नहीं दिया।mujhe maaf keejiye, maine dhyaan nahin diya.
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How to pronounce मुझे माफ़ कीजिए
Say it
moo-JHEH maaf kee-JEE-yeh
/mʊdʒʱeː mɑːf kiːdʒɪeː/
Mujhe maaf keejiye is moo-JHEH maaf kee-JEE-yeh. Mujhe has a soft jheh. Maaf has a long aa. Keejiye ends with a polite ee-yeh glide.
"I'm sorry" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| मुझे माफ़ कीजिएmujhe maaf keejiye | sorry; please forgive me Polite apology with aap. | Polite apology with aap. |
| माफ़ कीजिएmaaf kijiye | excuse me; sorry Shorter, still polite. | Shorter, still polite. |
| माफ़ करनाmaaf karna | to forgive; sorry Maaf kar dijiye — please forgive. | Maaf kar dijiye — please forgive. |
| क्षमा कीजिएkshama kijiye | please pardon (formal) Ceremonies and very formal speech. | Ceremonies and very formal speech. |
| सॉरीsorry | sorry Casual among friends and in cities. | Casual among friends and in cities. |
How to use मुझे माफ़ कीजिए in real life
- 1After bumping someone
मुझे माफ़ कीजिए, मैंने ध्यान नहीं दिया।
mujhe maaf keejiye, maine dhyaan nahin diya.
Sorry, I wasn't paying attention.
Quick apology in crowded places.
- 2Arriving late to a meeting
मुझे माफ़ कीजिए, जाम की वजह से देर हो गई।
mujhe maaf keejiye, jaam ki wajah se der ho gayi.
Sorry, I was late because of traffic.
Maaf keejiye softens a late entry.
- 3Making a small mistake
गलती के लिए मुझे माफ़ कीजिए, फिर से करूँगा।
galti ke liye mujhe maaf keejiye, phir se karoonga.
Sorry for the mistake, I'll do it again.
Shows responsibility after an error.
Mistakes English speakers make with मुझे माफ़ कीजिए
Incorrect: Silent after bumping someone
Correct: Mujhe maaf keejiye
A short mujhe maaf keejiye keeps the moment polite in a crowd.
Incorrect: Very formal kshama in a casual bump
Correct: Mujhe maaf keejiye / sorry
Kshama is stiff for small daily errors.
Good to know
Apologies are often paired with a slight bow or hands together. Over-apologizing can seem fine in service settings. Maaf keejiye also opens conversations when you need help from a stranger.
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Apologizing after spilling chai on a table
ChatPal
अरे, कप गिर गया!
are, kap gir gaya!
Oh, the cup fell!
You
मुझे माफ़ कीजिए, तुरंत साफ़ करता हूँ।
mujhe maaf keejiye, turant saaf karta hoon.
Sorry, I'll clean it right away.
ChatPal
कोई बात नहीं, मुझे माफ़ कीजिए मत बोलिए इतना।
koi baat nahin, mujhe maaf keejiye mat boliye itna.
It's fine, don't say sorry so much.
You
फिर भी मुझे माफ़ कीजिए, गलती मेरी थी।
phir bhi mujhe maaf keejiye, galti meri thi.
Still, sorry, it was my fault.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I'm sorry" in Hindi
Is mujhe maaf keejiye formal?
Yes, it is polite with aap. Friends may say sorry or maaf kar do.
What is the short form?
Say maaf kijiye or maaf kar dijiye.
How do I say excuse me?
Say maaf kijiye, suniye, or excuse me in cities.
What is kshama kijiye?
A very formal pardon, used in speeches or to elders in a serious tone.
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