sorry

• Adjektiv, das Bedauern, Mitgefühl oder eine Entschuldigung für einen Fehler oder eine unglückliche Situation ausdrückt.

An adjective used to express regret, sympathy, or apology for a mistake or unfortunate situation.

1. Feeling regret or remorseA1formal

   Feeling sadness, regret, or sympathy for something one has done or for a situation.

   Reue empfindend

   • I am sorry for breaking your vase.
   • She felt sorry about missing the party.
   • He was sorry for his rude behavior.

   Synonymeapologeticashamedcontriteguiltypenitentregretfulremorsefulrepentantrueful

   Antonymeimpenitentremorselessunapologeticunrepentant

2. Expressing apologyA1formal

   Used to express an apology or regret for an action or mistake.

   Entschuldigung

   • I'm sorry I'm late.
   • Sorry for the confusion.
   • He said sorry for the inconvenience.

   Synonymeapologeticcontritepenitentregretfulremorsefulrepentant

3. Feeling pity or sympathyA2formal

   Feeling pity or compassion for someone else's misfortune.

   Mitleidig

   • I feel sorry for the children who lost their home.
   • She was sorry to hear about his illness.
   • He looked sorry for the stray dog.

   Synonymecommiserativecompassionateconcernedempatheticmovedsympathetictouchedunderstanding