Bengali · Greetings & Phrases
মাফ করবেন
maf korben
Excuse me
Beginnerphrase
Definition
Used to get attention politely or ask forgiveness.
Example
মাফ করবেন, স্টেশনটা কোথায়?
Excuse me, where is the station?
Etymology
'মাফ করবেন' (maf korben) combines 'মাফ' (maf), meaning 'forgive', and 'করবেন' (korben), meaning 'you will do', translating to 'please forgive'.
How & Where It’s Used
Often used in informal apologies or when seeking forgiveness, this phrase can be used in both spoken and written contexts.