મને માફ કરજો
mane māph karjoformal
To say sorry in Gujarati, use મને માફ કરજો (mane māph karjo). Wiktionary also lists મને માફ કરો (mane māph karo).
Meaning: expression of regret or sorrow (intj)
Ways to say it
| Gujarati | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| મને માફ કરજો | mane māph karjo | formal |
| મને માફ કરો | mane māph karo | informal |
This phrase is used as an expression of regret or sorrow to ask for forgiveness.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase મને માફ કરજો literally translates to 'forgive me', where mane means 'me' and માફ કરજો means 'forgive'.
Which one should you use?
મને માફ કરજો is the formal version, while મને માફ કરો is the informal or standard version used in casual conversation.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
મને માફ કરજો is a formal form suitable for addressing elders, strangers or using in formal settings. મને માફ કરો is an informal form used with peers or younger people.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb માફ કરજો (to forgive) changes its ending based on the level of respect required for the person being addressed.
How do you pronounce it?
mane māph karjo
Did you know?
- English speakers often say 'I am sorry' to express sympathy, but in Gujarati, you would use different words entirely to express 'I feel bad for your loss' rather than using this 'forgiveness' phrase.
- In traditional settings, instead of a verbal apology, a younger person might touch the feet of an elder to signal regret and seek forgiveness.
- In Gujarati, the concept of 'forgiveness' is deeply connected to the word માફ, which shares roots with Persian-influenced terms used throughout South Asia to denote 'excuse' or 'pardon'.
Examples in context
- મારી ભૂલ થઈ, મને માફ કરજો.mārī bhūla tha'ī, mane māpha karajo.It was my mistake, please forgive me.
- મોડા આવવા બદલ મને માફ કરજો.moḍā āvavā badala mane māpha karajo.Please forgive me for coming late.
- જો તમને દુઃખ થયું હોય, તો મને માફ કરજો.jo tamanu duḥkha tha'u hoy, to mane māpha karajo.If I hurt your feelings, please forgive me.
Example conversation
Anjali accidentally bumps into Aryan at the office.
- અંજલિ Anjaliઓહ! મને માફ કરજો, આર્યન.oh! mane māph karajo, Aryan.Oh! Please forgive me, Aryan.
- આર્યન Aryanકાંઈ વાંધો નથી, અંજલિ.kā̃ī vāndho nathī, Anjali.No problem, Anjali.
- અંજલિ Anjaliહું ધ્યાન નહીં આપ્યું.hũ dhyān nahī̃ āpyũ.I wasn't paying attention.
- આર્યન Aryanતે ઠીક છે, ચિંતા ન કરો.te ṭhīk che, chintā na karo.It is okay, do not worry.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sorry” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
