A1 Expression محايد

Entschuldigung!

Excuse me!

تدرّب عليها

المعنى

Used to apologize or get attention.

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خلفية ثقافية

In Germany, it is considered rude to push past someone without saying anything. A quick 'Entschuldigung' or 'Darf ich mal?' is mandatory in crowded spaces like trains. In Austria, you might hear 'Gestatten Sie?' as a very formal way to say 'Excuse me' or 'Allow me to pass'. In German texting (WhatsApp), 'Entschuldigung' is often shortened to 'Sry' or 'Entschuldige' is used as 'Sry' among friends.

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The 'Sch' Sound

Make sure to round your lips for the 'sch' sound to sound like a native.

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Don't Over-apologize

Germans don't say 'sorry' as much as English speakers. Only say it if you actually did something wrong or need something.

المعنى

Used to apologize or get attention.

💡

The 'Sch' Sound

Make sure to round your lips for the 'sch' sound to sound like a native.

⚠️

Don't Over-apologize

Germans don't say 'sorry' as much as English speakers. Only say it if you actually did something wrong or need something.

اختبر نفسك

Fill in the blank to ask for the way to the museum.

________, wie komme ich zum Museum?

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Entschuldigung

You use 'Entschuldigung' to start a question with a stranger.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You bump into someone at the supermarket.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Entschuldigung!

A quick 'Entschuldigung' is the standard reaction to a bump.

Which is the most formal way to say 'Excuse me'?

Select the formal version:

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Entschuldigen Sie bitte

Adding 'Sie' and 'bitte' makes the phrase very formal and polite.

Complete the dialogue.

A: ________, ist hier noch frei? B: Ja, klar!

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Entschuldigung

This is the polite way to ask if a seat is taken.

🎉 النتيجة: /4

وسائل تعلم بصرية

When to say Entschuldigung

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Attention

  • • Asking for time
  • • Asking for directions
  • • Calling a waiter
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Accidents

  • • Bumping into someone
  • • Sneezing
  • • Being late

بنك التمارين

4 تمارين
Fill in the blank to ask for the way to the museum. Fill Blank A1

________, wie komme ich zum Museum?

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Entschuldigung

You use 'Entschuldigung' to start a question with a stranger.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

You bump into someone at the supermarket.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Entschuldigung!

A quick 'Entschuldigung' is the standard reaction to a bump.

Which is the most formal way to say 'Excuse me'? Choose A2

Select the formal version:

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Entschuldigen Sie bitte

Adding 'Sie' and 'bitte' makes the phrase very formal and polite.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: ________, ist hier noch frei? B: Ja, klar!

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Entschuldigung

This is the polite way to ask if a seat is taken.

🎉 النتيجة: /4

الأسئلة الشائعة

3 أسئلة

Yes, 'Sorry' is very common, especially in cities and among younger people. However, 'Entschuldigung' is always safer and more polite.

It is a noun ({die|f} Entschuldigung). The verb is 'entschuldigen'.

'Verzeihung' is slightly more formal and literally means 'forgiveness'. 'Entschuldigung' is the standard everyday word.

عبارات ذات صلة

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Verzeihung

synonym

Pardon / Forgiveness

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Es tut mir leid

similar

I'm sorry

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Wie bitte?

specialized form

Pardon? / What?

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