Urdu · Greetings & Phrases
maaf kijiye
Sorry; excuse me
A polite apology, also used to get someone's attention.
معاف کیجیے، مجھے دیر ہو گئی۔
Sorry, I got late.
'معاف کیجیے' is derived from the verb 'معاف کرنا' (to forgive), making it a polite way to request forgiveness in Urdu.
Used formally and informally when apologizing or seeking permission, this phrase is versatile in both spoken and written contexts.