Saying that you are sorry in German most often involves a stock phrase utilizing a form of the irregular verb tun (''to do'' or ''to make'') and the noun das Leid (which can mean everything from ''sorrow'' to ''woe'' to ''suffering''). In cases where ''I'm sorry'' could...
How do you say pardon me in German? I'm So Sorry: While Germans over the years have picked up the English word sorry to be used in many occasions in place of pardon me, they do still have their own version of it. You'll hear it often when you're in theU-bahnstation when people...
When you need to say "excuse me," theGerman languageprovides several ways to make the request. In the examples in this and the subsequent sections, the German expression is listed on the left, with the English translation on the right, followed by a brief explanation of the social context ...
Learning to say “sorry” is a fundamental skill you need to save yourself from embarrassment and practicebasic German etiquette. Language barriers can lead to some pretty cringeworthy moments if you don’t knowthe right German wordsto wriggle your way out of situations that require small apologie...
I play a few bars of the song as an introduction to the speech. Brenda Lee Sings "I'm Sorry" Apologies are important the world over. No matter where you are in the world, it is important to know how to say "I am sorry." it is always a plus if you can say "I'm sorry" in...
In this lesson we will learn German words and phrases that will allow us to excuse ourselves when we make a mistake, express forgiveness and regret, and say that we are sorry. Es Tut Mir Leid!(I'm sorry!) Everyone makes a mistake from time to time, especially when you are challenging...
27、—If you play basketball on Saturday or Sunday, I’d like to play with you. How about this Saturday afternoon? —___ 28、—Is there anything serious, doctor? —___ 29、—It’s cold here. Do you mind if I close the window? —___ 30、—It’s so glad to meet you...
In German, it’s not about what a noun is but about what article it has. Es is the right choice whenever the noun has a das in the dictionary. And for things that have a der or a die es is NOT the right choice. Do you know the book? Yes, I know it. Kennst du das Buch?
I am sorry the right click menu is in German, but trust me when I say that there is no download option there either. If I click on "Document properties" it does show me that this is in fact a PDF file. Best way I have figured out is to hit CTRL-P and print it t...
If you have pain in a certain spot you can also say: “Mir tut der Bauch weh.”– My tummy/stomach hurts. “Ich habe mich verletzt.”– I have injured myself “Ich habe eine Verletzung am Bein.”– I have an injury on my leg. ...