Meaning
अंग्रेजी में जब आप किसी गलती के लिए अपनी खेद व्यक्त करना चाहते हैं, तो आप "I apologize for" का उपयोग करते हैं। इसका मतलब है कि आप किसी विशेष कारण या घटना के लिए अपनी माफी मांग रहे हैं। यह वाक्यांश औपचारिक और विनम्र तरीके से खेद प्रकट करने के लिए उपयोग किया जाता है।
उदाहरण के लिए, यदि आप किसी को ईमेल में उनकी समय की पाबंदी के बारे में सूचित करना भूल गए हैं, तो आप लिख सकते हैं: "I apologize for not informing you about the meeting schedule." इसका मतलब है कि आप उस गलती के लिए माफी मांग रहे हैं जो आपने की है।
इस वाक्यांश का उपयोग तब करें जब आप किसी को यह दिखाना चाहते हैं कि आप अपनी गलती को स्वीकार करते हैं और इसे सुधारने के लिए प्रयासरत हैं। "I apologize for" का प्रयोग औपचारिक स्थितियों में अधिक होता है, जबकि अनौपचारिक स्थितियों में "I'm sorry for" का उपयोग अधिक सामान्य है।
Today's Sentences
- I apologize for being rude.
- I apologize for telling a lie.
- I apologize for calling so late.
- I apologize for eating your lunch.
- I apologize for leaving without you.
- Writer's Note
01
I apologize for being rude.
Situation 1
How old are you again?
Excuse me?
I apologize for being rude.
I’m glad you realize that it’s a personal and potentially sensitive question.
Situation 2
So if you don’t mind me asking, do you have a boyfriend?
Yes, I mind.
And you shouldn’t ask such personal questions.
और आपको ऐसे व्यक्तिगत सवाल नहीं पूछने चाहिए।
I apologize for being rude.
I was just interested in getting to know you better.
मैं बस आपको बेहतर तरीके से जानने में रुचि रखता था।
It wasn’t offensive but it’s a personal question that I don’t wish to answer.
02
I apologize for telling a lie.
Situation 1
Can I ask you if what you’re saying is true?
No, it’s not true.
I apologize for telling a lie.
झूठ बोलने के लिए मैं माफी चाहता हूँ।
Why would you lie about something so little?
I think it’s a bad habit.
I didn’t realize it would hurt you.
मुझे एहसास नहीं था कि इससे आपको चोट पहुँचेगी।
Situation 2
I apologize for telling a lie.
How could I ever trust you again?
Please give me another chance.
Unless you show me that you can be honest, I’m not sure if this relationship is worth it.
03
I apologize for calling so late.
Situation 1
I apologize for calling so late.
That’s okay.
Were you about to go to call it a night?
I was getting ready for bed but I can talk.
What’s up?
क्या चल रहा है?
Situation 2
Hello?
I apologize for calling so late.
But there’s an emergency.
लेकिन एक आपात स्थिति है।
I’m listening.
The box containing evidence for the new case seems to have been misplaced.
We need them to start the trial.
हमें उन्हें मुकदमा शुरू करने के लिए चाहिए।
04
I apologize for eating your lunch.
Situation 1
Have you seen a box of salad in the fridge?
I saw the salad this morning.
Was it yours?
क्या वह आपका था?
Yes, it was my lunch.
I shouldn’t have but I ate it.
I apologize for eating your lunch.
आपका लंच खाने के लिए मैं माफी चाहता हूँ।
Situation 2
Have you seen the sandwich I brought home?
You mean the tomato basil sandwich?
That was supposed to be my lunch.
I had no idea it was yours.
I apologize for eating your lunch.
मैं आपका लंच खाने के लिए माफी चाहता हूँ।
05
I apologize for leaving without you.
Situation 1
How was the party?
It was fun.
There was too much drinking.
बहुत अधिक शराब पी गई।
I apologize for leaving without you.
But I just couldn’t stand being at the party any longer.
लेकिन मैं पार्टी में और अधिक समय तक नहीं रह सकता था।
But next time, you should tell me that you’re leaving.
I was worried about you.
मैं आपकी चिंता कर रहा था।
Situation 2
Hey, I apologize for leaving without you.
That’s okay.
I ended up meeting some interesting people.
मैं कुछ दिलचस्प लोगों से मिला।
There were a lot more vendor displays at the convention this year.
I agree!
It was a great event.
यह एक शानदार कार्यक्रम था।
Writer's Note
Just to review, "to apologize" for something means to feel or say sorry to someone. You may add adverbs that are used to strengthen the meaning of other adverbs and adjectives. They are called degree adverbs because they specify the degree to which an adjective or another adverb applies. In other words, these types of words intensify the overall meaning.
Some examples of adverbs that fit well with "apologize" are:
- very
- extremely
- totally
- really
- sincerely
- highly
- wholeheartedly
- completely
- terribly
- deeply
पूरी तरह से
Try them out! Try forming your own apology with these adverbs and write them in the comments below. Share your progress and share your mistakes, we'll all here to learn. Cheers😊👍
