🇮🇳 Hindi phrases

How to Say "I'm sorry" in Hindi

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
मुझे खेद है
"I'm sorry" in Hindi · say it like muh-jeh khehd hai

The most natural way to say "I'm sorry" in Hindi is मुझे खेद है. 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

माफ कीजिए
more formal, used in polite contexts
सॉरी
casual, often used among friends

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to express regret for something you did or said. It can be used in both formal and informal situations. It's a polite way to acknowledge a mistake or an unfortunate situation.

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Examples in Hindi

HindiEnglish
मुझे खेद है कि मैं समय पर नहीं आ सका।I am sorry that I could not come on time.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'मुझे खेद है' with 'सॉरी', thinking they are interchangeable in all contexts.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear मुझे खेद है, 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

When should I use 'माफ कीजिए' instead of 'मुझे खेद है'?

'माफ कीजिए' is more formal and is used when you want to ask for forgiveness.

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