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Es war keine Absicht.

It was not intentional. / I didn't mean it.

In German

Es war keine Absicht.

es var KINE-eh AP-zisht

English

It was not intentional. / I didn't mean it.

Español

No fue intencional.

Italiano

Non è stato intenzionale.

Example Sentences

1
Entschuldigung, es war keine Absicht, ich bin ausgerutscht.
Sorry, it was not intentional, I slipped.
Apologizing after accidentally bumping into someone or dropping something.
2
Ich habe dich nicht beleidigt, es war keine Absicht.
I didn't offend you, it was not intentional.
Defending oneself against an accusation of intentional wrongdoing.

FAQ

How do you say "It was not intentional. / I didn't mean it." in German?

"It was not intentional. / I didn't mean it." in German is "Es war keine Absicht." (es var KINE-eh AP-zisht). Example: Entschuldigung, es war keine Absicht, ich bin ausgerutscht..

It doesn't matter. / Never mind.

Macht nichts.

MAKHT nisht

I was mistaken. / I made a mistake.

Ich habe mich geirrt.

ish HAH-beh mish ge-IRRT

I sincerely apologize.

Ich entschuldige mich aufrichtig.

ish ent-SHOOL-dee-geh mish OUF-rish-tish

I ask for your understanding.

Ich bitte um Ihr Verständnis.

ish BIT-teh oom eer fer-SHTEND-nis