Translation of German word "entschuldigen" to English
entschuldigen
Meaning
VerbTo make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends.
How to use
entschuldigen ('to excuse / apologize') is a weak verb: entschuldigt, entschuldigte, hat entschuldigt. Often used reflexively: sich entschuldigen bei jemandem für etwas — to apologize to someone for something.
🇬🇧 English
apologize
Example
Ich möchte mich für die Verspätung entschuldigen.
I would like to apologize for the delay.
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Common phrases
- sich entschuldigen bei (+ Dat.) für (+ Akk.)— to apologize to someone for something
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich bin/entschuldigt
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #964 in German
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What is the definition of the German word "entschuldigen"?▼
The German word "entschuldigen" is defined as: "To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends."
What does the German word "entschuldigen" mean?▼
The German word "entschuldigen" means "apologize" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich möchte mich für die Verspätung entschuldigen." (which translates as "Example sentence for entschuldigen.").
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