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How to reply to an apology in English
An apology can be acknowledged without a long discussion. Choose the reply that reflects how you actually feel.
Maafi ka jawab dete waqt situation dekhein. Chhoti galti ho to no problem kehna kaafi ho sakta hai.
Choose a reply that fits
Reply 1
That's okay.
कोई बात नहीं।
koi baat nahi.
Use when you are comfortable reassuring the person.
Reply 2
Don't worry about it.
इसकी चिंता मत कीजिए।
iski chinta mat kijiye.
Suitable for a minor issue that needs no further action.
Reply 3
Thanks for telling me.
मुझे बताने के लिए धन्यवाद।
mujhe bataane ke liye dhanyavaad.
Acknowledge the explanation without declaring everything resolved.
Reply 4
I appreciate your apology.
माफ़ी माँगने के लिए धन्यवाद।
maafi maangne ke liye dhanyavaad.
Recognize the apology while leaving room for a further conversation.
What to watch for
Listen to the whole message before choosing a reply. Use when you are comfortable reassuring the person. Acknowledge the explanation without declaring everything resolved.
See it in a short conversation
A minor inconvenience
Partner
I'm sorry.
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मुझे माफ़ कीजिए।
mujhe maaf kijiye.
You
That's okay.
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कोई बात नहीं।
koi baat nahi.
A more careful apology
Partner
Sorry for the inconvenience.
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असुविधा के लिए माफ़ कीजिए।
asuvidha ke liye maaf kijiye.
You
Don't worry about it.
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इसकी चिंता मत कीजिए।
iski chinta mat kijiye.
Your turn
Acknowledge that the person has explained what happened.
Reveal sample reply
Thanks for telling me.
मुझे बताने के लिए धन्यवाद।
mujhe bataane ke liye dhanyavaad.
