entschuldigen
apologize · excuse
Sagen oder zeigen, dass es einem leidtut, um Frieden zu machen oder etwas wiedergutzumachen.
The German word "entschuldigen" is a verb that means "to apologize" or "to excuse". It's composed of the prefix "ent-" which often implies a removal or reversal of an action, and the noun "Schuld" which means "guilt" or "debt". "Entschuldigen" is often used when someone is seeking forgiveness or when justifying an action. It literally conveys the sense of removing guilt. Similar words in German include "sich entschuldigen" (to say sorry), "um Verzeihung bitten" (to ask for forgiveness), and "sich rechtfertigen" (to justify oneself).
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Examples
Kannst du dich bitte entschuldigen?verb
Can you please apologize?
Du solltest dich bei ihr entschuldigen.verb
You should apologize to her.
Er muss sich bei ihr entschuldigen.verb
He must apologize to her.
Die Schülerin entschuldigte ihr Fehlen schriftlich.verb
The student excused her absence in writing.
Gestern entschuldigte er sich für seine Verspätung.verb
Yesterday he apologized for his lateness.
Die Schüler haben sich schriftlich entschuldigt.verb
The students have apologized in writing.
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