Hindi for Kids

How to Say "Excuse me" in Hindi

A polite way to get someone's attention or pass through a crowd.

In Hindi (हिन्दी)

क्षमा कीजिये (Kshama kijiye)

Pronounced: KSHAH-mah KEE-jee-yeh

How to use this phrase

  • Greet a friend: Try saying "क्षमा कीजिये (Kshama kijiye)" the next time you meet someone who speaks Hindi.
  • Practice with family: Use it during dinner or while watching a Hindi cartoon together.
  • Be respectful: Speaking even a few words in someone's language shows you care about their culture.
  • Have fun: Don't worry about being perfect — every native speaker started where you are now.

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