die Entschuldigung
the apology, the excuse
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/diː ɛntˈʃʊldɪɡʊŋ/
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Cultural Note
'Entschuldigung!' used on its own is one of the most common German words — it serves as both 'excuse me' (getting attention) and 'I'm sorry' (apologizing). In written German, a formal apology letter is called an 'Entschuldigungsschreiben'.
📝 Example Sentences
Ich erwarte eine Entschuldigung von dir.
I expect an apology from you.
Seine Entschuldigung klang aufrichtig.
His apology sounded sincere.
Entschuldigung, das wollte ich nicht.
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to do that.