khataa(m): mistake

Description of khataa: Khataa is an Urdu word meaning a wrong action, fault, mistake, error, or unintentional offense, such as a slip or oversight. Unlike deliberate sins like gunah, which imply moral wrongdoing, khataa often suggests an accidental lapse without intent. Differs from bhool, a simple forgetfulness, as khataa carries emotional weight, especially in relationships. In poetry, it evokes regretful love errors, as in songs where lovers lament "Kya thi khata wo mere."