Marathi Phrases
How to Say Sorry in Marathi: माफ करा (With Pronunciation)
Sorry in Marathi is माफ करा (māph karā) — for apologies and getting attention. Pronunciation, Hindi counterpart, example and usage.
The short answer
माफ करा (māph karā)
Say माफ करा (māph karā) — it covers both sorry-for-a-mistake and excuse-me-to-get-attention, like Hindi माफ कीजिए.
What you'll learn
- Say it: माफ करा (māph karā)
- Hindi: माफ कीजिए · English: sorry / excuse me
- When to use it and an example sentence below
| Marathi | Pronunciation | Hindi | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| माफ करा | māph karā | माफ कीजिए | sorry / excuse me | उशीर झाला, माफ करा. I am late, sorry. · देर हो गई, माफ कीजिए। |
How to use it
- Late? उशीर झाला, माफ करा — exactly like the example.
- Need attention in a crowd? A short माफ करा works like "excuse me".
- Usage note: For apologies or getting attention.
Common questions
When in doubt, what should I say?
माफ करा — it is correct everywhere, including with elders, for both apologies and getting attention.
How does it differ from Hindi माफ कीजिए?
Same job, Marathi shape: करा instead of कीजिए. One pattern, many verbs.