verb

beklaga

apologize · regret

Att uttrycka sorg eller medkänsla över något som har hänt.

Beklaga (Swedish verb)

Definition:
"Beklaga" means to regret or to be sorry about something. It can also mean to express sympathy or condolences.

When someone wants to express sorrow or regret over an unfortunate event or mistake:
Jag beklagar att jag inte kunde delta.
(I regret that I could not attend.)
To offer condolences:
Vi beklagar sorgen.
(We express our condolences/sympathies.)

Swedish Word	Meaning/Use	Difference from "beklaga"
ångra	To regret (decisions or actions)	More personal regret over past decisions; focuses on wish to act differently.
sörja	To mourn or grieve	Specifically about grieving a loss, emotional sorrow.
förlåt	To forgive	Asking or granting pardon, rather than expressing regret.
tycka synd om	To feel sorry for or pity	Emphasizes pity or compassion rather than formal regret.

Beklaga is often formal and can be used both for self-expressed regret and officially expressing sympathy.
It differs from "ångra", which stresses wanting to undo or reverse past actions.
It does not mean "forgive" or "mourn" but is closer to "regret" or "express sympathy."

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Jag vill beklaga mitt misstag.verb

I want to apologize for my mistake.

Vi beklagar förlusten och hoppas att du snart mår bättre.verb

We regret the loss and hope that you feel better soon.

Han beklagade att han inte hade mer tid.verb

He regretted that he did not have more time.

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