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How to say “I am sorry.” in German
The German for “I am sorry.”, with audio, grammar notes and the words that go with it.
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Start freeI am sorry.
Es tut mir leid.
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Es tut mir leid.
I am sorry.
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German words and phrases that go with it
Learn these next. They are among the most common everyday German words and sentences.
- I have two brothers.Ich habe zwei Brüder.
- My family is big.Meine Familie ist groß.
- Today is a beautiful day.Heute ist ein schöner Tag.
- See you tomorrow.Bis morgen.
- Thank you very much.Vielen Dank.
- You are welcome.Gern geschehen.
- Good night, sleep well.Gute Nacht, schlaf gut.
- Where can I buy a ticket?Wo kann ich eine Fahrkarte kaufen?
- I have a reservation.Ich habe eine Reservierung.
- Is there a pharmacy nearby?Gibt es hier in der Nähe eine Apotheke?
- I am allergic to nuts.Ich bin allergisch gegen Nüsse.
- Happy birthday!Alles Gute zum Geburtstag!
Where this fits
“I am sorry.” is one of the everyday sentences in the 4ToSpeak German guides. Browse every German word and phrase A–Z or work through the common words in order.
How do you say “I am sorry.” in German?
“I am sorry.” in German is “Es tut mir leid.”.
What does “Es tut mir leid.” mean in English?
“Es tut mir leid.” is German for “I am sorry.”.
How do I remember “Es tut mir leid.”?
Say it out loud in a sentence, not on its own. Hear it, say it, then use it in a full German sentence. That is how every 4ToSpeak lesson works.
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