Gujarati · Greetings & Phrases
maaf karjo
Sorry; excuse me
A polite apology, also used to get someone's attention.
માફ કરજો, મને મોડું થયું.
Sorry, I got late.
'માફ કરજો' (maaf karjo) translates to 'excuse me' or 'sorry,' with 'માફ' (maaf) meaning 'forgive' and 'કરજો' (karjo) indicating a polite request. It reflects the courteous aspects of Gujarati culture.
Used in both informal and formal contexts, primarily spoken when one seeks forgiveness or needs attention. It is seen in both spoken and written forms.