ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ
kshamisi
The English phrase 'excuse me' is translated into Kannada as ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ (kshamisi).
ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ is used to politely ask for someone's attention or to apologize for a minor social transgression.
Meaning: sorry, as apology (noun)
Which one should you use?
The form ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ is the polite version, whereas ಕ್ಷಮಿಸು is the informal version.
How does it change in a sentence?
The imperative form ಕ್ಷಮಿಸು is the informal version of ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ used with friends or younger people.
How do you pronounce it?
kshamisi
Did you know?
- The word ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ is actually a verb meaning 'to forgive', so when you say it, you are literally asking the person to 'forgive me'.
- In a busy market in Bengaluru, you are more likely to hear people use 'swalpa' (meaning 'a little') combined with a request to pass, rather than the formal ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ.
- The root of the word ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ is connected to the concept of 'patience' or 'endurance', implying that you are asking the listener to endure your intrusion.
Examples in context
- ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ನನ್ನನ್ನು ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ.dayavittu nannannu kshamisi.Please forgive me.
- ನಾನು ತಡವಾಗಿದ್ದಕ್ಕೆ ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ.nānu taḍavāgiddakke kshamisi.Excuse me for being late.
Example conversation
Pranav apologizes to Anvita for accidentally breaking her vase.
- ಪ್ರಣವ್ Pranavಅನ್ವಿತಾ, ನನ್ನ ತಪ್ಪಿಗೆ ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ.Anvitā, nanna tappige kshamisi.Anvita, forgive me for my mistake.
- ಅನ್ವಿತಾ Anvithaಪರವಾಗಿಲ್ಲ ಪ್ರಣವ್, ಅಷ್ಟು ದೊಡ್ಡ ತಪ್ಪು ಅಲ್ಲ.Paravilla Pranav, aṣṭu doḍḍa tappu alla.It's okay Pranav, it's not that big a mistake.
- ಪ್ರಣವ್ Pranavನಾನು ತುಂಬಾ ವಿಷಾದಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ.Nānu tumbā viṣādisuttiddēne.I am very sorry.
- ಅನ್ವಿತಾ Anvithaಸರಿ, ಮುಂದಿನ ಬಾರಿ ಎಚ್ಚರಿಕೆ ಇರಲಿ.Sari, mundina bāri eccarike irali.Fine, be careful next time.
