A1 Expression Neutral

Entschuldigung!

Excuse me!

Practícalo

Significado

Used to apologize or get attention.

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Contexto cultural

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.

Significado

Used to apologize or get attention.

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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.

Ponte a prueba

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

________, wie komme ich zum Museum?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Entschuldigung

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

Match the phrase to the situation.

You bump into someone at the supermarket.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 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:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 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!

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Entschuldigung

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

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Ayudas visuales

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

Banco de ejercicios

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

________, wie komme ich zum Museum?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 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.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 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:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 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!

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Entschuldigung

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

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

3 preguntas

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.

Frases relacionadas

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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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