Entschuldigung

Excuse me / Sorry / Apology

Beginner Noun Feminine

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Pronunciation

/ɛntˈʃʊldɪɡʊŋ/

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Cultural Note

Entschuldigung serves triple duty: as an apology ('sorry'), as a way to get someone's attention ('excuse me'), and as a noun meaning 'apology' or 'excuse.' It is the polite go-to word for any social misstep, from bumping into someone to arriving late.

📝 Example Sentences

Entschuldigung, wo ist der Bahnhof?

Excuse me, where is the train station?

Entschuldigung, das war mein Fehler.

Sorry, that was my mistake.

Ich möchte mich bei Ihnen entschuldigen.

I would like to apologize to you.

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Related Words

Entschuldigen Sie

Excuse me (formal) / I beg your pardon

Es tut mir leid

I'm sorry (expressing genuine regret)

Verzeihung

Pardon / Forgive me (formal apology)

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