Formal:
* माफ़ करना (maf karna): This is the most common and formal way to say sorry. It literally means "to forgive."
* क्षमा करें (kshama karen): This is a more polite and respectful way to say sorry, often used in formal settings. It literally means "to excuse."
Informal:
* मुझे माफ़ कर दो (mujhe maf kar do): This is a more casual and friendly way to say sorry. It literally means "forgive me."
* मुझे खेद है (mujhe khed hai): This is a simple and direct way to say sorry. It literally means "I am sorry."
Other options:
* बहुत खेद हुआ (bahut khed hua): This is a more emphatic way to say sorry, meaning "I am very sorry."
* मेरी गलती (meri galti): This means "my mistake," and is a good way to acknowledge your wrongdoing.
The best way to choose which phrase to use depends on the context and your relationship with the person you are apologizing to.