माफ़ कीजिए

Definition

Used to apologize or get someone's attention politely.

Example

Etymology

'माफ़ कीजिए' (Maaf kijiye) comes from the Hindi verb 'माफ़ करना' meaning 'to forgive.' The phrase conveys a request for pardon or excuse.

How & Where It’s Used

'This phrase is used in formal and informal contexts, primarily when someone is seeking forgiveness or excuse in conversation. It is common in spoken language and used in written communication too.

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