die Verzeihung, -en
pardon · forgiveness · excuse me
Ein Ausdruck, den man sagt, wenn man um Entschuldigung bittet oder zeigen möchte, dass einem etwas leidtut.
The German word "Verzeihung" is a noun that means "forgiveness" or "pardon". It is derived from the verb "verzeihen", which means "to forgive". "Verzeihung" is often used as an expression to ask for forgiveness or to apologize, similar to saying "excuse me" in English. Similar words in German include "Entschuldigung" (apology) and "Vergebung" (absolution or pardon).
The difference between "Verzeihung" and "Entschuldigung" is primarily in their usage: "Verzeihung" tends to be used in more formal contexts or in relation to forgiving offenses, while "Entschuldigung" is more commonly used when making oneself excuse or apologizing for a minor transgression.
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Examples
Verzeihung, das war nicht meine Absicht.interjection
Pardon, that was not my intention.
Könnte ich um Verzeihung bitten?noun
Could I ask for forgiveness?
Verzeihung, ist dieser Platz noch frei?interjection
Excuse me, is this seat still free?
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