entschuldigen — meaning in English

English meaning

• apologize verb To say sorry; to express regret for a mistake or wrongdoing.
• condone verb To accept or overlook behavior that is generally considered wrong.
• dispense verb To give out or distribute something, especially in measured amounts.
• excuse verb To forgive someone, or overlook a minor fault.

Senses

entschuldigen is used for these senses in English:

• condone (transitive) To forgive, excuse or overlook (something that is considered morally wrong, offensive, or generally disliked).
• condone (transitive, legal) To forgive (marital infidelity or other marital offense).
• excuse (transitive) To forgive; to pardon; to overlook.
• excuse To relieve of an imputation by apology or defense; to make apology for as not seriously evil; to ask pardon or indulgence for.

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