Bedeutung
An informal way to admit that you made a mistake.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Americans value speed and informality. 'My bad' is a sign of being relaxed. While understood, British people might prefer 'My mistake' or 'Sorry' as they are generally more formal. Apologies are very important. Using 'my bad' in a business setting would be seen as very rude.
Keep it short
Don't explain too much after saying 'my bad'. The point is to be quick!
Bedeutung
An informal way to admit that you made a mistake.
Keep it short
Don't explain too much after saying 'my bad'. The point is to be quick!
Teste dich selbst
Which situation is appropriate for 'my bad'?
You accidentally spill water on a friend's table.
Since it is a minor accident with a friend, 'my bad' is perfect.
🎉 Ergebnis: /1
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Aufgabensammlung
1 AufgabenYou accidentally spill water on a friend's table.
Since it is a minor accident with a friend, 'my bad' is perfect.
🎉 Ergebnis: /1
Häufig gestellte Fragen
1 FragenOnly if you are emailing a close friend or a very casual colleague.
Verwandte Redewendungen
My mistake
synonymA slightly more formal version of my bad.
Oops
similarAn exclamation for a small mistake.
