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Es tut mir leid.

I am sorry. / I regret it.

In German

Es tut mir leid.

es toot meer LITE
English
I am sorry. / I regret it.
Español
Lo siento.
Italiano
Mi dispiace.

Sentence Breakdown

  • EsItPronoun (nominative)
  • tutdoesVerb (3rd person singular)
  • mirmePronoun (dative)
  • leidsorryPart of fixed expression

Grammar Point

Fixed expression, Dative case

Variations

  • Ich bitte um Entschuldigung.
    I ask for an apology.
  • Verzeihen Sie bitte.
    Please forgive me.

FAQ

How do you say "I am sorry. / I regret it." in German?

"I am sorry. / I regret it." in German is "Es tut mir leid." (es toot meer LITE).

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