Significado
Expressing sincere regret.
Contexto cultural
Dutch people appreciate directness. Using 'Het spijt me zeer' shows you are taking the situation seriously without being overly dramatic. Belgians often use slightly more formal language than the Dutch. 'Het spijt me zeer' is very common in professional Flemish settings.
Focus on the 'ij'
The 'ij' sound is unique to Dutch. Practice it until it sounds like a smooth glide.
Significado
Expressing sincere regret.
Focus on the 'ij'
The 'ij' sound is unique to Dutch. Practice it until it sounds like a smooth glide.
Ponte a prueba
Select the correct Dutch phrase for a formal apology.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
The verb 'spijten' requires the impersonal 'Het'.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
1 ejerciciosWhich sentence is grammatically correct?
The verb 'spijten' requires the impersonal 'Het'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
1 preguntasNo, it sounds too formal. Use 'Sorry' instead.
Frases relacionadas
Mijn excuses
synonymMy apologies