Sich entschuldigen - translation, pronunciation and examples
apologise
say sorry
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When to use sich entschuldigen
sich für die Verspätung entschuldigen
sich für den Fehler entschuldigen
sich beim Kunden entschuldigen
sich beim Gast entschuldigen
sich aufrichtig entschuldigen
sich entschuldigen usage examples
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A polite and somewhat formal way to ask for forgiveness; used in respectful or serious situations.
More like 'to regret' than 'to apologize'; it expresses sorrow about something, not always a direct request for forgiveness.
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sich entschuldigen belongs to the topic "At the Hotel, Business Email, Customer Communication". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What's the difference between sich entschuldigen / bedauern
A polite and somewhat formal way to ask for forgiveness; used in respectful or serious situations.
Ich möchte mich um Verzeihung bitten, dass ich zu spät gekommen bin.
Я хотел бы попросить прощения за то, что пришёл поздно.
More like 'to regret' than 'to apologize'; it expresses sorrow about something, not always a direct request for forgiveness.
Wir bedauern die Unannehmlichkeiten sehr.
Мы очень сожалеем о причинённых неудобствах.
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How to pronounce sich entschuldigen and what this word means
sich entschuldigen translation: apologise. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce sich entschuldigen
[zɪç ɛntˈʃʊldɪɡən]
sich entschuldigen translation
apologise
sich entschuldigen examples
Die Mitarbeiterin hat sich für den Fehler entschuldigt.
sich entschuldigen transcription
[zɪç ɛntˈʃʊldɪɡən]
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sich entschuldigen meaning: what does it mean?
sich für ein Fehlverhalten oder einen Fehler entschuldigen; um Verzeihung bitten
sich entschuldigen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
sich entschuldigen is pronounced as [zɪç ɛntˈʃʊldɪɡən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
sich entschuldigen definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Die Mitarbeiterin hat sich für den Fehler entschuldigt. Translation: Сотрудница извинилась за ошибку.
Is sich entschuldigen part of Customer Communication vocabulary?
Yes, sich entschuldigen (apologize) can be learned in the Customer Communication topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is sich entschuldigen part of Business Email vocabulary?
Yes, sich entschuldigen (apologize) can be learned in the Business Email topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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