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Maaf

माफ़
maaf

An expression of forgiveness or apology.

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Meaning & usage

In Hindi and Urdu, 'maaf' is used to express forgiveness or to apologize. It is often used in phrases like 'maaf karna' meaning 'please forgive'. The word is derived from Persian, where it carries a similar meaning.

In a sentence

He asked her to maaf him for the mistake he made.

As seen in crosswords

Maaf is a 4-letter answer. A typical clue:

“An expression of forgiveness or apology” (4)

Category: General Origin: Persian Script: Hindi

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