معاف ڪجو
ma'af kajo
The English word "sorry" can be expressed in Sindhi as معاف ڪجو (ma'af kajo).
You can use this expression to convey regret or sorrow. The form معافڪريو can also be used to mean "I apologize" or "I am sorry".
Meaning: expression of regret or sorrow (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase معاف ڪجو is composed of the word معاف (ma'af), meaning forgiveness and ڪجو (kajo), which is a polite imperative form of the verb "to do".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form معاف ڪجو is a polite way to apologize and is suitable for use when speaking to elders, strangers or in formal settings.
How do you pronounce it?
ma'af kajo
Did you know?
- The word معاف is a loanword from Arabic, which is common in Sindhi for terms relating to law and religion. It shares the same root as the English word 'amnesty'.
- Depending on the region, Sindhi speakers may use different scripts for معاف ڪجو, such as the Arabic-based script in Pakistan or the Devanagari script in India.
- If you were to use this phrase in a religious or deeply spiritual context, the word معاف carries a heavy weight of seeking divine pardon rather than just a social apology.
Examples in context
- مهرباني ڪري معاف ڪجو.meharbani kare maaf kajo.Please forgive me.
Example conversation
Zainab accidentally bumps into Salman at the market.
- زینب Zainabمعاف ڪجو، سلمان! مان توهان کي ڏٺو نه.Maaf kajo, Salman! Maan tuhan khe ditho na.Sorry, Salman! I didn't see you.
- سلمان Salmanڪو مسئلو ناهي، زینب.Ko maslo nahi, Zainab.No problem, Zainab.
- زینب Zainabتوهان کي ڪا تڪليف ته نه ٿي؟Tuhan khe ka takleef ta na thee?Are you okay / Did you get hurt?
- سلمان Salmanنه، مان بلڪل ٺيڪ آهيان.Na, maan bilkul theek ahyan.No, I am perfectly fine.
