verontschuldigen — meaning in English

English meaning

• apologize verb To say sorry; to express regret for a mistake or wrongdoing.
• excuse verb To forgive someone, or overlook a minor fault.

Senses

verontschuldigen is used for these senses in English:

• apologize (intransitive, often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends
• apologize (intransitive, dated) To make an apologia or defense; to act as apologist.
• excuse (transitive) To allow to leave, or release from any obligation.

excuse — full definition

1. verb To forgive someone, or overlook a minor fault.
2. verb To release someone from a duty or allow them to leave.
3. noun A reason given to justify a mistake or avoid blame.

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