🇮🇳 Hindi phrases

How to Say "Excuse me" in Hindi

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
माफ कीजिए
"Excuse me" in Hindi · say it like maaf kee-jee-ye

The most natural way to say "Excuse me" in Hindi is माफ कीजिए. 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

क्षमा कीजिए
more formal and used in serious contexts
सॉरी
informal and commonly used among friends

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to get someone's attention politely. It is also appropriate when you need to apologize for a minor mistake. This phrase can be used in both formal and informal settings.

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Examples in Hindi

HindiEnglish
माफ कीजिए, क्या आप मुझे रास्ता बता सकते हैं?Excuse me, can you tell me the way?
माफ कीजिए, मैंने आपको नहीं देखा।Excuse me, I didn't see you.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'माफ कीजिए' with 'माफ करना', which is less formal.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

Can I use 'सॉरी' in formal situations?

No, 'सॉरी' is informal and should be avoided in formal contexts.

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