Telugu · Greetings & Phrases

క్షమించండి

kshaminchandi

Sorry; excuse me

Beginnerinterjection

Definition

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

Example

క్షమించండి, ఆలస్యం అయింది.

Sorry, I got late.

Etymology

'క్షమించండి' (kshaminchandi) derives from the Sanskrit word 'క్షమ' (kshama) which means 'forgiveness' and 'ఇంచండి' (inchandi) means 'please.' It is a polite way to ask for forgiveness or to excuse oneself.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in formal and informal contexts, this phrase is spoken and reflects politeness, commonly used in situations of apology or interruption.

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