ursäkt — meaning in English

English meaning

• apology noun A statement expressing regret for a mistake or offense.
• excuse verb To forgive someone, or overlook a minor fault.
• pardon noun Forgiveness for an offence.
• sorry adj Feeling regret or wanting to apologize for something one did.

Senses

ursäkt is used for these senses in English:

• apology An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).
• excuse (countable, uncountable) An explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment; a plea offered in extenuation of a fault.
• pardon Forgiveness for an offence.
• sorry The act of saying sorry; an apology.

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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