🇳🇵 Nepali phrases

How to Say "Excuse me" in Nepali

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
माफ गर्नुहोस्
"Excuse me" in Nepali · say it like mahf gurnuhos

The most natural way to say "Excuse me" in Nepali is माफ गर्नुहोस्. 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

सरी
more casual, used among friends
माफ गरिदिनुहोस्
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 mistake. It is polite and appropriate in both formal and informal situations. You can use it when bumping into someone or when interrupting a conversation.

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Examples in Nepali

NepaliEnglish
माफ गर्नुहोस्, म यहाँ बस्न सक्छु?Excuse me, may I sit here?
माफ गर्नुहोस्, मैले तपाईंको कुरा सुनेनExcuse me, I didn't hear what you said.
Common mistake
Some learners might use 'सरी' in formal situations, which can sound too casual.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'माफ गर्नुहोस्'?

Use it when you want to politely interrupt or apologize.

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