unnskyld
sorry; excuse me
Pronunciation
/ˈʉnskyl/
Cultural Note
This is the standard everyday apology and is also used like 'excuse me' in public.
📝 Example Sentences
Unnskyld, det var ikke meningen.
Sorry, I did not mean it.
Unnskyld at jeg kom for sent.
Sorry that I arrived late.
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