sorry
sorry; apology
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
ˈsɔri
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Cultural Note
The English word 'sorry' has been fully adopted into Dutch and is the most common apology. More formal alternatives include 'het spijt me' (I regret it) and 'mijn excuses' (my apologies). The Dutch also use 'sorry' when passing through crowds, similar to 'excuse me.'
📝 Example Sentences
Sorry, dat was mijn fout.
Sorry, that was my mistake.
Sorry dat ik te laat ben.
Sorry that I'm late.
Sorry hoor, ik had dat niet moeten zeggen.
Sorry, I shouldn't have said that.
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