apologetically
/əˌpɒləˈdʒetɪkli/adverb
उच्चारण अपॉलजेटिक्ली
क्षमा माँगते हुए, खेद के साथ
Core word
- 1
in a way that shows or says you are sorry for doing sth wrong or causing a problem
क्षमा माँगते हुए, खेद के साथ
- 'I'm late again,' she said apologetically.
- He smiled apologetically and moved his bag off the seat.
- Radhika smiled apologetically and asked for another chance.
+ 2 more examples
- He said sorry for the noise, very apologetically.
- The driver shrugged apologetically when the bus broke down.
Opposite unapologetically
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
verb + apologetically
Apologetically follows a verb of speaking or expression and shows how something is said or done.
'Apologetically' बोलने या भाव प्रकट करने वाली क्रिया के बाद आता है और बताता है कि कोई बात किस ढंग से कही या की गई।
- He smiled apologetically at the teacher.
- She spoke apologetically to the guests.
apologetically + verb (before the verb)
The adverb can also come before the verb for a more formal or literary effect.
अधिक औपचारिक या साहित्यिक प्रभाव के लिए यह adverb क्रिया से पहले भी आ सकता है।
- He apologetically handed back the torn book.
sentence adverb (commas)
At the start of a sentence, it is followed by a comma and describes the speaker's manner.
वाक्य के आरंभ में इसके बाद comma लगता है और यह वक्ता के ढंग का वर्णन करता है।
- Apologetically, Radhika explained that she had lost the key.
adjective apologetic → adverb apologetically
Do not drop the -ally ending; the adverb is formed by adding -ally to apologetic.
-ally अंत न हटाएँ; adverb 'apologetic' में '-ally' जोड़कर बनता है।
- 'Sorry,' he said apologetically.
+Collocations 5
verb + apologetically
smileshrugsayexplainmutternod
- The clerk shrugged apologetically and pointed to the notice.
apologetically + verb
admittedexplainedofferedhandedcleared his throat
- He apologetically admitted that he had not finished the work.
apologetically + to + person
to the gueststo the teacherto the customerto everyone
- She looked apologetically at the audience.
quoted speech + apologetically
said apologeticallyadded apologeticallyreplied apologetically
- 'I am so sorry for the noise,' she added apologetically.
apologetically + gesture
raised his hands apologeticallybowed apologeticallycoughed apologeticallylaughed apologetically
- He bowed apologetically and left the room.
“More examples 6
- The conductor apologetically told the passengers that the train was late.
संचालक ने यात्रियों को खेद के साथ बताया कि ट्रेन देर से चल रही है।
- Radhika smiled apologetically as she squeezed past the others in the row.
क़तार में दूसरों के बीच से निकलते समय राधिका क्षमा-भाव से मुस्कुराई।
- 'I'm afraid there are no seats left,' he said apologetically.
'मुझे खेद है कि कोई सीट नहीं बची,' उसने क्षमा-भाव से कहा।
- The shopkeeper apologetically returned the extra change.
दुकानदार ने क्षमा-भाव से अतिरिक्त चिल्लर लौटा दी।
- He looked apologetically at his mother after breaking the vase.
गुलदान तोड़ने के बाद उसने माँ की ओर क्षमा-भाव से देखा।
- The guide apologetically explained that the fort was closed on Mondays.
गाइड ने खेद के साथ समझाया कि क़िला सोमवार को बंद रहता है।
!Common mistakes 1
✗ He smiled apologetic at the teacher.
✓ He smiled apologetically at the teacher.
Use the adverb to describe how he smiled.
वह कैसे मुस्कुराया, यह बताने के लिए adverb का प्रयोग करें।