Gujarati · Greetings & Phrases

માફ કરજો

maaf karjo

Sorry; excuse me

Beginnerphrase

Definition

A polite apology, also used to get someone's attention.

Example

માફ કરજો, મને મોડું થયું.

Sorry, I got late.

Etymology

'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.

How & Where It’s Used

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.

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