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Ich muss leider verzichten.

Unfortunately, I have to forgo it.

In German

Ich muss leider verzichten.

ɪç mʊs ˈlaɪdɐ fɛɐˈtsɪçtn̩
English
Unfortunately, I have to forgo it.
Español
Lamentablemente tengo que renunciar.
Italiano
Purtroppo devo rinunciare.

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Möchten Sie noch ein Dessert?

    Would you like some more dessert?

    Politically declining dessert after a meal.

  2. 2

    Kommen Sie mit zum Betriebsausflug?

    Are you coming with us on the company outing?

    Declining participation in a company event.

FAQ

How do you say "Unfortunately, I have to forgo it." in German?

"Unfortunately, I have to forgo it." in German is "Ich muss leider verzichten." (ɪç mʊs ˈlaɪdɐ fɛɐˈtsɪçtn̩). Example: Möchten Sie noch ein Dessert?.

Related

I can't.
Ich kann nicht.
ɪç kan nɪçt
I have to refuse.
Ich muss ablehnen.
ɪç mʊs ˈapleːnən
No
Nein
naɪn
I refuse that / I reject that.
Das lehne ich ab.
das ˈleːnə ɪç ap
No, thank you.
Nein, danke.
naɪn ˈdaŋkə
Unfortunately not.
Leider nicht.
ˈlaɪdɐ nɪçt
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