Marathi · Greetings & Phrases
maaf kara
Sorry; excuse me
A polite apology, also used to get someone's attention.
माफ करा, मला उशीर झाला.
Sorry, I got late.
'माफ करा' (maaf kara) means 'Sorry; excuse me.' 'माफ' (maaf) is derived from Arabic 'مَغْفِرَة' ('maghfira'), indicating forgiveness, while 'करा' (kara) means 'do.'
'माफ करा' is an informal phrase that is commonly used in spoken conversation as an apology or a polite way to gain attention. It is applicable in various social situations.