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sich entschuldigen→ to apologizeGerman word meaning

"sich entschuldigen" is a A2-level German word meaning "to apologize". Below you can find 12 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real German conversations.

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Example Sentences

Accidentally Being Rude
A2Funny Mistakes

Accidentally Being Rude

Sie fügte auch hinzu: 'Es tut mir leid für das letzte Mal. Ich lerne noch.'

She also added, 'I am sorry about last time. I am still learning.'

The Group Project
A2School & Education

The Group Project

'Ich möchte mich dafür entschuldigen, dass ich so oft zu spät gekommen bin,' sagte er.

'I want to apologize for being late so often,' he said.

Office Gossip
A2Work & Career

Office Gossip

'Herr Hansen, ich muss mich entschuldigen,' sagte Lisa leise.

'Mr. Hansen, I need to apologize,' Lisa said quietly.

The Apology
A2Relationships

The Apology

Sie wollte sich entschuldigen, aber sie hatte Angst.

She wanted to apologize, but she was scared.

Sent to the Wrong Person
A2Funny Mistakes

Sent to the Wrong Person

Sie war bereit, sich zu entschuldigen.

She was ready to apologize.

The Noisy Neighbors
A2Everyday Situations

The Noisy Neighbors

Maria sah verlegen aus und entschuldigte sich sofort.

Maria looked embarrassed and apologized immediately.

Complaining About Service
B1Dialogue Practice

Complaining About Service

Der Kellner sah genervt aus und nahm das Glas zurück, ohne sich zu entschuldigen.

The waiter looked annoyed and took the glass back without apologizing.

Complaint at Restaurant
B1Everyday Situations

Complaint at Restaurant

'Es tut mir sehr leid. Lassen Sie mich diese in die Küche zurückbringen.'

'I am very sorry about this. Let me take these back to the kitchen.'

Missing the Deadline
B1Work & Career

Missing the Deadline

Die Person am anderen Ende entschuldigte sich und versprach, die Daten sofort zu senden.

The person on the other end apologized and promised to send the data immediately.

Building Trust
B1Relationships

Building Trust

Sophie versuchte immer wieder, sich zu entschuldigen, aber Maria war nicht bereit zuzuhören.

Sophie tried many times to apologize, but Maria was not ready to listen.

Making Peace
B1Relationships

Making Peace

Keine von beiden war bereit gewesen, sich als Erste zu entschuldigen.

Neither had been willing to apologize first.

The Exotic Pet
B1Pets & Animals

The Exotic Pet

Sie musste sich mehrmals entschuldigen.

She had to apologize several times.

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