Hindi for Kids
How to Say "Sorry" in Hindi
Apologizing in someone's language shows that you care about their feelings.
In Hindi (हिन्दी)
माफ़ कीजिये (Maaf kijiye)
Pronounced: MAHF kee-jee-yay
How to use this phrase
- Greet a friend: Try saying "माफ़ कीजिये (Maaf 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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