German Sentences About Apologizing

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Looking to enhance your German vocabulary with essential German sentences for apologizing? Our curated list of 20 practical German phrases is specifically tailored for intermediate German learners aiming to master the art of apology. Each entry features text-to-speech audio to perfect your pronunciation, alongside English translations for context. Whether you're looking to express regret, make amends, or convey politeness, these expressions are indispensable. Dive into our interactive learning experience with Clozemaster, where mastering key German vocabulary for real-life situations is made intuitive and engaging. Listen, learn, and practice your way to fluency with our comprehensive German sentence guide.

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  • Dies dient dazu, das Missverständnis zu klären.

    This is to clear up the misunderstanding.

  • Entschuldige die dumme Frage.

    Sorry for the dumb question.

  • Entschuldigung für die Unannehmlichkeit.

    Sorry for the inconvenience.

  • Er hat sich bei uns für seine Vergehen entschuldigt.

    He apologized for his trespasses against us.

  • Er hat sich entschuldigt.

    He made an apology.

  • Er schämte sich, Sie zu belästigen.

    He was ashamed of troubling you.

  • Er war aufrichtig in seiner Entschuldigung.

    He was earnest in his apology.

  • Es tut mir leid, dass ich dich so sehr belastet habe.

    I am sorry I have imposed so much on you.

  • Es tut mir leid, dass ich zu spät bin.

    I'm sorry for being late.

  • Es tut mir sehr leid, Ihnen mitzuteilen, dass sie gestorben ist.

    I am very sorry to inform you that she died.

  • Es war meine Schuld.

    It was my fault.

  • Ich entschuldige mich für die Verzögerung beim Senden der Tagesordnung.

    I apologize for the delay in sending the agenda.

  • Ich habe nie vorgehabt, dich zu täuschen.

    I never meant to deceive you.

  • Ich hatte kein Recht, mich einzumischen.

    I had no right to interfere.

  • In Bezug darauf bin ich schuldig.

    In relation to this, I am to blame.

  • Sie war zutiefst traurig über die Lüge.

    She was deeply sorry for the lie.

  • Tom gab zu, den Rotwein verschüttet zu haben.

    Tom admitted to spilling the red wine.

  • Vergib mir!

    Forgive me!

  • Wir entschuldigen uns für seinen Fehler.

    We are sorry for his mistake.

  • Wir müssen zugestehen, dass wir einen Fehler begangen haben.

    We must concede that we committed an error.


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