Maaf
माफ़
maaf
An expression of forgiveness or apology.
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)
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