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Es tut mir leid, dass ich zu spät bin.

[es-tut-mir-leid-dass-ich-zu-spät-bin]

phrase apologies excuses

LanguageGerman (Germany)

Meaning
  1. I'm sorry that I'm late.
  2. You use this phrase to apologize to someone when you have arrived after the agreed time.
Examples

Es tut mir leid, dass ich zu spät bin.

I'm sorry that I'm late.

Bitte verzeih mir, es tut mir leid, dass ich zu spät bin.

Please forgive me, I am sorry that I am late.

Pronunciationes-tut-mir-leid-dass-ich-zu-spät-bin

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Usage noteThis is a standard apology used in both social and professional situations when you are not punctual.

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