माफ़ कर दो
The English phrase 'sorry to boyfriend' translates to Hindi as माफ़ कर दो.
The phrase माफ़ कर दो is used to say 'forgive (me)'. In informal settings, the word सॉरी is also commonly used to apologize. You might also say गलती हो गई to express 'I made a mistake'. For a more natural conversation, you can add मुझे before the phrase to say मुझे माफ़ कर दो, which means 'forgive me'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase माफ़ कर दो literally means 'forgive' or 'forgive me'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To increase the level of politeness and respect in your apology, use माफ़ कर दीजिए instead of माफ़ कर दो.
Did you know?
- The word माफ़ in your apology actually shares an ancient root with the Arabic word for 'health' and 'well-being'. To ask for forgiveness in Hindi is etymologically linked to asking someone to wish you well or grant you wellness.
- Using the formal माफ़ कर दीजिए with a partner can be a playful tactic to soften a mood by pretending to be overly respectful.
- In Hindi, asking for forgiveness is phrased as a request to 'give' forgiveness, which is why the verb दो meaning 'give' is used.
Examples in context
- क्षमा कीजिए, मुझसे यह भूल हो गईPlease forgive me, I made this mistake
- सॉरी यार, यह मेरी गलती थीSorry buddy, it was my mistake
- प्लीज़ मुझे माफ़ कर दो।pleez mujhe maaf kar do.Please forgive me.
- मेरी गलती थी, मुझे माफ़ कर दो।meri galti thi, mujhe maaf kar do.It was my mistake, please forgive me.
- मैं आपसे माफी माँगती हूँ, मुझे माफ़ कर दो।mein aapse maafi maangti hoon, mujhe maaf kar do.I apologize to you, please forgive me.
Example conversation
Pooja is apologizing to Amit for being late.
- अमित Amitतुम फिर से लेट हो गई हो।Tum phir se late ho gayi ho.You are late again.
- पूजा Poojaसॉरी अमित, मुझे माफ़ कर दो।Sorry Amit, mujhe maaf kar do.Sorry Amit, please forgive me.
- अमित Amitठीक है, पर अगली बार समय पर आना।Theek hai, par agli baar samay par aana.Okay, but come on time next time.
- पूजा Poojaमैं वादा करती हूँ।Main vaada karti hoon.I promise.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries कर, दो, माफ़, CC BY-SA 4.0.
