🇧🇩 Bengali phrases

How to Say "Excuse me" in Bengali

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
মাফ করবেন
"Excuse me" in Bengali · say it like mahf korben

The most natural way to say "Excuse me" in Bengali is মাফ করবেন. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

দয়া করে
used when asking for a favor or attention politely
ক্ষমা করবেন
more formal, often used in written communication

When to use it

Use this phrase when you need to get someone's attention or when you want to apologize for a minor inconvenience. It is polite and shows respect. You can use it in both formal and informal situations.

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Examples in Bengali

BengaliEnglish
মাফ করবেন, আমি একটু দেরি করেছি।Excuse me, I am a bit late.
মাফ করবেন, আপনার নাম কি?Excuse me, what is your name?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'ক্ষমা', which is less polite and more direct.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear মাফ করবেন, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Bengali with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'মাফ করবেন'?

Use it when you want to politely interrupt someone or apologize.

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