sorry in German
sorry in German is armselig, beklagenswert, traurig — sorry means feeling regret or wanting to apologize for something one did.
sorry in German
armselig
Poor, pitifully sad or regrettable.
beklagenswert
Poor, pitifully sad or regrettable.
traurig
Poor, pitifully sad or regrettable.
Entschuldigung
Expresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.
Verzeihung
Expresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.
sorry
Expresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.
es tut mir leid
Expresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.
entschuldigen Sie bitte
Expresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.
ich bitte um Entschuldigung
Expresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.
bitte?
Used as a request for someone to repeat something not heard or understood clearly.
wie bitte?
Used as a request for someone to repeat something not heard or understood clearly.
wie?
Used as a request for someone to repeat something not heard or understood clearly.
What does "sorry" mean?
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adj Feeling regret or wanting to apologize for something one did.
"I'm sorry I forgot your birthday."
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adj Feeling sad or sympathetic about a loss or misfortune.
"I was sorry to hear about your grandmother's passing."
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adj Pitifully poor or inadequate.
"The team put in a sorry performance in the final."
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interjection Used to apologize or express regret.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to step on your foot."
sorry in a sentence
- I'm sorry I forgot your birthday.
- I was sorry to hear about your grandmother's passing.
- The team put in a sorry performance in the final.
- Sorry, I didn't mean to step on your foot.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "sorry" in German?
"sorry" in German is armselig, beklagenswert, traurig. sorry means: Feeling regret or wanting to apologize for something one did.
How do you use "sorry" in a sentence?
Example: "I'm sorry I forgot your birthday." In German, "sorry" is armselig, beklagenswert, traurig.
Are there other ways to say "sorry" in German?
Yes — German has 12 translations listed for "sorry": armselig, beklagenswert, traurig, Entschuldigung, Verzeihung, sorry.
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