Respect & Politeness
BeginnerInformalStandard
Forgive me / sorry (casual)
Maaf koro
MAHF KAW-roh
About this phrase
Literally
Forgiveness do
When to use it
The informal counterpart of 'Khoma korben'; the natural way to apologize to a friend or peer.
How it feels
Sincere, casual.
Formality
Informal (tumi)
Grammar
Word by word
Examples
In a conversation
You
Maaf koro, tomar call-ta dhorte pari nai
Sorry, I couldn't pick up your call
Friend
Thik achhe, kono shomossha nai
It's fine, no problem
Common replies
Thik achhe
it's alright
Are, kono bepar na
Hey, it's nothing