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Sorry बनाम Apologize बनाम Apology: क्या अंतर है?

Understand sorry (feeling), apologize (action), and apology (noun) for perfect regret expressions.
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Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use 'sorry' as an adjective to describe your feelings and 'apologize' as a verb to describe the action of saying it.

  • Use 'sorry' with the verb 'to be' (e.g., I am sorry).
  • Use 'apologize' as a standalone action verb (e.g., I apologize).
  • Use 'sorry' for sympathy (I'm sorry for your loss), but 'apologize' only for your own mistakes.
👤 + am/is/are + 😔 (sorry) VS 👤 + 🗣️ (apologize)

Overview

### Overview
English भाषा में 'regret' या 'pachhtaava' व्यक्त करने के लिए हम अक्सर sorry, apologize, और apology का उपयोग करते हैं। एक हिंदी भाषी होने के नाते, हम अक्सर इन तीनों को एक ही तराजू में तौलते हैं, लेकिन अंग्रेजी व्याकरण में इनके इस्तेमाल के पीछे बहुत बारीक अंतर है। हिंदी में हम अक्सर 'माफ़ी' शब्द का उपयोग हर स्थिति में कर लेते हैं—चाहे वह 'माफ़ी माँगना' (verb) हो, 'माफ़ी' (noun) हो, या 'माफ़ी चाहता हूँ' (adjective/phrase) हो। लेकिन अंग्रेजी में, इन शब्दों का 'part of speech' (शब्द का प्रकार) अलग-अलग है, जो यह तय करता है कि वाक्य की बनावट कैसी होगी।
यह समझना बहुत ज़रूरी है क्योंकि अंग्रेजी में व्याकरण की शुद्धता अक्सर इन शब्दों के सही चुनाव पर टिकी होती है। sorry एक adjective है, जिसका अर्थ है 'दुखी' या 'संवेदनशील'। apologize एक verb है, जो 'माफ़ी माँगने की क्रिया' को दर्शाता है। वहीं, apology एक noun है, जो 'माफ़ी' के उस विचार या बयान को एक संज्ञा के रूप में पेश करता है। अगर आप B1 स्तर पर अपनी अंग्रेजी को बेहतर बनाना चाहते हैं, तो आपको यह समझना होगा कि कब आपको अपनी 'भावना' (feeling) दिखानी है (sorry) और कब आपको औपचारिक रूप से 'कार्य' (action) करना है (apologize)। यह अंतर ठीक वैसा ही है जैसे हिंदी में 'दुखी होना' और 'माफ़ी मांगना' अलग-अलग क्रियाएं हैं। इस लेख में हम इन बारीकियों को समझेंगे ताकि आप ऑफिस की मीटिंग से लेकर चाय की दुकान पर दोस्तों से बात करने तक, हर जगह सही शब्द का चुनाव कर सकें।
### How This Grammar Works
आइए इनके काम करने के तरीके को गहराई से समझते हैं।
1. Sorry (Adjective/Interjection): हिंदी में हम कहते हैं 'मुझे खेद है' या 'मैं माफ़ी चाहता हूँ'। यहाँ 'sorry' का अर्थ है 'दुखी'। चूँकि यह एक adjective है, इसलिए इसे वाक्य में जोड़ने के लिए हमें to be (am/is/are/was/were) की ज़रूरत पड़ती है।
  • Be sorry for: जब आप किसी गलती के लिए अपनी ज़िम्मेदारी स्वीकार करते हैं। जैसे: I am sorry for being late. (मुझे देर से आने के लिए खेद है।)
  • Be sorry to: जब आप कोई बुरी खबर सुनाते हैं या किसी को परेशान करने पर खेद जताते हैं। जैसे: I am sorry to disturb you. (परेशान करने के लिए माफ़ी।)
2. Apologize (Verb): हिंदी में 'माफ़ी माँगना' एक क्रिया है। अंग्रेजी में apologize बिल्कुल वैसा ही काम करता है। यह एक action verb है।
  • Apologize to [person]: यह बताता है कि माफ़ी किसे दी जा रही है। जैसे: I apologized to my boss. (मैंने अपने बॉस से माफ़ी माँगी।)
  • Apologize for [reason]: यह बताता है कि माफ़ी क्यों माँगी जा रही है। जैसे: He apologized for the mistake. (उसने गलती के लिए माफ़ी माँगी।)
3. Apology (Noun): यह एक संज्ञा है। हिंदी में हम कहते हैं 'माफ़ी देना' या 'माफ़ी स्वीकार करना'। अंग्रेजी में आप 'apology' को 'make', 'give', या 'accept' करते हैं।
  • Make an apology: जैसे: He made a formal apology. (उसने औपचारिक माफ़ी दी।)
  • Accept an apology: जैसे: She accepted his apology. (उसने उसकी माफ़ी स्वीकार कर ली।)
यहाँ हिंदी और अंग्रेजी के बीच मुख्य अंतर 'postposition' का है। हिंदी में हम 'गलती के लिए' कहते हैं, अंग्रेजी में 'for the mistake' कहते हैं। व्याकरणिक रूप से, Hindi में 'ने' (ergative marker) का प्रयोग भूतकाल में होता है, जबकि अंग्रेजी में apologized (past tense) में कर्ता का सीधा प्रभाव क्रिया पर पड़ता है, बिना किसी विशेष कारक चिह्न के।
### Formation Pattern
इन शब्दों के प्रयोग का पैटर्न समझना बहुत आसान है यदि आप इसे एक टेबल के रूप में देखें:
| शब्द | भूमिका (Role) | वाक्य संरचना (Structure) | उदाहरण |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Sorry | Adjective | Subject + to be + sorry + for/to | I am sorry for the delay. |
| Apologize | Verb | Subject + apologize + to + for | I apologize to you for this. |
| Apology | Noun | Verb + an + apology | He offered an apology. |
उदाहरण:
  • Sorry: I am sorry about the mess. (मैं गंदगी के लिए दुखी हूँ।)
  • Apologize: I apologize for the mess. (मैं गंदगी के लिए माफ़ी माँगता हूँ।)
  • Apology: Please accept my apology for the mess. (कृपया गंदगी के लिए मेरी माफ़ी स्वीकार करें।)
### When To Use It
इनका उपयोग स्थिति की गंभीरता पर निर्भर करता है।
  • Sorry का उपयोग रोज़मर्रा की ज़िंदगी में करें। जैसे ऑटो रिक्शा वाले से रास्ता पूछने के लिए धक्का लग जाए, तो बस Sorry! कहें। यह अनौपचारिक और त्वरित है।
  • Apologize का उपयोग तब करें जब आप अपनी गलती की ज़िम्मेदारी ले रहे हों। यह थोड़ा अधिक गंभीर है। ऑफिस में ईमेल लिखते समय I would like to apologize for... लिखना बहुत प्रोफेशनल लगता है।
  • Apology का उपयोग तब करें जब आप एक औपचारिक बयान दे रहे हों। जैसे क्रिकेट कमेंट्री में अगर कोई खिलाड़ी गलत व्यवहार करे, तो बाद में वह एक 'public apology' जारी करता है।
हिंदी भाषी होने के नाते, हम अक्सर 'Sorry' शब्द का उपयोग हर जगह कर देते हैं, लेकिन 'I apologize' कहना आपके व्यक्तित्व में अधिक गंभीरता और परिपक्वता (maturity) जोड़ता है।
### Common Mistakes
हिंदी भाषी शिक्षार्थियों द्वारा की जाने वाली 3 सामान्य गलतियाँ:
  1. 1'I am sorry for' vs 'I apologize': अक्सर छात्र कहते हैं I am sorry to you. यह गलत है क्योंकि sorry एक adjective है, क्रिया नहीं। सही होगा: I apologize to you या I am sorry to you की जगह I am sorry for my behavior कहें।
  2. 2Articles का लोप (Omission): हिंदी में हम 'माफ़ी' बोलते हैं, लेकिन अंग्रेजी में noun के साथ article ज़रूरी है। छात्र कहते हैं He gave apology जबकि सही है He gave an apology या He offered an apology.
  3. 3Verb और Adjective का मिश्रण: छात्र अक्सर I am apologize कहते हैं। यह सबसे बड़ी गलती है क्योंकि am (to be) के साथ verb की base form नहीं आती। apologize अपने आप में एक पूर्ण क्रिया है, इसलिए I apologize कहना ही सही है।
### Contrast With Similar Patterns
| हिंदी का भाव | अंग्रेजी का सही शब्द | गलत प्रयोग (जो अक्सर होता है) |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| मैं माफ़ी चाहता हूँ (सहज) | I am sorry | I am apologize |
| मैं माफ़ी माँगता हूँ (औपचारिक) | I apologize | I am sorry to you |
| माफ़ी दी (संज्ञा के रूप में) | He gave an apology | He gave apology |
Sorry का इस्तेमाल भावना (emotion) के लिए होता है, जबकि Apologize का इस्तेमाल क्रिया (action) के लिए। यह अंतर याद रखना ही अंग्रेजी में आपकी पकड़ मज़बूत करेगा।
### Quick FAQ
  1. 1क्या Sorry और Apologize एक साथ इस्तेमाल हो सकते हैं?
हाँ, बिल्कुल! आप कह सकते हैं: I am so sorry. I apologize for my mistake. यह बहुत प्रभावशाली लगता है।
  1. 1'My apologies' का क्या मतलब है?
यह I apologize का एक औपचारिक रूप है। यह अक्सर ईमेल या लिखित संदेशों में इस्तेमाल होता है।
  1. 1क्या मैं Sorry को क्रिया की तरह इस्तेमाल कर सकता हूँ?
नहीं, Sorry क्रिया नहीं है। आप कभी भी I sorry you नहीं कह सकते। हमेशा I am sorry या I apologize ही कहें।
  1. 1औपचारिक ईमेल में क्या बेहतर है?
हमेशा I apologize for... का प्रयोग करें, क्योंकि यह अधिक प्रोफेशनल और स्पष्ट है।

Conjugating the Verb 'Apologize'

Tense Subject Form Example
Present Simple
I / You / We / They
apologize
I apologize for the delay.
Present Simple
He / She / It
apologizes
He apologizes for his cat.
Past Simple
All subjects
apologized
They apologized yesterday.
Present Continuous
I
am apologizing
I am apologizing right now.
Present Perfect
He / She / It
has apologized
She has already apologized.
Future
All subjects
will apologize
We will apologize tomorrow.

Common Contractions with 'Sorry'

Full Form Contraction Usage
I am sorry
I'm sorry
Most common in speech
We are sorry
We're sorry
Common for groups
He is sorry
He's sorry
Describing someone else
They are sorry
They're sorry
Describing a group

Meanings

The distinction between expressing a personal feeling of regret (sorry) and performing the formal act of admitting a fault (apologize).

1

Personal Regret

Using 'sorry' to express that you feel bad about a situation, whether or not it is your fault.

“I'm sorry it's raining today.”

“She felt sorry for the stray cat.”

2

Formal Act

Using 'apologize' to perform the social ritual of taking responsibility for a mistake.

“The company apologized for the delay.”

“I apologize for my late response.”

3

Sympathy

Using 'sorry' to show compassion for someone else's misfortune.

“I'm so sorry to hear about your grandfather.”

“We are sorry for your loss.”

Reference Table

Reference table for Sorry बनाम Apologize बनाम Apology: क्या अंतर है?
Form Structure Example
Affirmative (Sorry)
Subject + be + sorry
I am sorry.
Negative (Sorry)
Subject + be + not + sorry
I am not sorry.
Question (Sorry)
Be + subject + sorry?
Are you sorry?
Affirmative (Apologize)
Subject + apologize
I apologize.
Negative (Apologize)
Subject + do/does/did not + apologize
I don't apologize.
Question (Apologize)
Do/Does/Did + subject + apologize?
Did you apologize?
With Person
Apologize + to + [person]
I apologize to you.
With Reason
Sorry + for + [noun/verb-ing]
I'm sorry for the wait.

औपचारिकता का स्तर

औपचारिक
I apologize for my late arrival.

I apologize for my late arrival. (Arriving at a meeting or hangout)

तटस्थ
I'm sorry I'm late.

I'm sorry I'm late. (Arriving at a meeting or hangout)

अनौपचारिक
Sorry I'm late!

Sorry I'm late! (Arriving at a meeting or hangout)

बोलचाल
My bad for being late.

My bad for being late. (Arriving at a meeting or hangout)

The World of Regret

Regret

Feelings (Adjective)

  • Sorry I am sorry

Actions (Verb)

  • Apologize I apologize

Nouns

  • Apology Give an apology

Sorry vs. Apologize

Sorry
Adjective Describes a feeling
Informal Used with friends
Apologize
Verb Describes an action
Formal Used at work

Which one should I use?

1

Is it a feeling?

YES
Use 'Sorry'
NO
Is it an action?
2

Is it for a boss?

YES
Use 'Apologize'
NO
Use 'Sorry'

Preposition Partners

😔

Sorry + ...

  • • for (action)
  • • about (situation)
  • • that (clause)
🗣️

Apologize + ...

  • • to (person)
  • • for (reason)
  • • profusely (adverb)
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स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

1

I am sorry.

2

I am sorry I am late.

3

Are you sorry?

4

She is sorry for the mess.

1

I apologize for the mistake.

2

I'm sorry about your phone.

3

He didn't apologize to me.

4

We are sorry for the noise.

1

I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused.

2

I'm so sorry to hear that you didn't get the job.

3

You should apologize to her for being rude.

4

I'm sorry, but I can't come to the party.

1

The government issued a formal apology to the victims.

2

I'm sorry to bother you, but do you have the time?

3

He was deeply apologetic about the misunderstanding.

4

I apologize if I offended anyone with my comments.

1

It was a sorry sight to see the historic building in ruins.

2

I must apologize; I seem to have misplaced your files.

3

She offered a half-hearted apology that fooled no one.

4

I'm sorry, but your logic simply doesn't hold up.

1

The CEO's refusal to apologize proved to be his undoing.

2

I'm sorry to say that the project has been terminated.

3

He cut a sorry figure standing there in the rain.

4

To apologize is to acknowledge the social contract.

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

Another-word-for-sorry vs. Apologize: What's the Difference? बनाम Sorry vs. Excuse Me

Learners use 'sorry' to get attention or 'excuse me' for mistakes.

Another-word-for-sorry vs. Apologize: What's the Difference? बनाम Apology vs. Apologize

Mixing the noun 'apology' with the verb 'apologize'.

Another-word-for-sorry vs. Apologize: What's the Difference? बनाम Sorry for vs. Sorry to

Using 'for' with verbs and 'to' with nouns incorrectly.

सामान्य गलतियाँ

✗

I sorry.

✓

I am sorry.

Sorry is an adjective, not a verb. It needs 'am'.
✗

He sorries.

✓

He is sorry.

You cannot conjugate 'sorry' because it is not a verb.
✗

I am apologize.

✓

I apologize.

Apologize is a verb. You don't need 'am' for simple present.
✗

Sorry for you.

✓

I'm sorry for you.

Incomplete sentence; needs a subject and verb.
✗

I apologize for you.

✓

I apologize to you.

Use 'to' for the person you are talking to.
✗

I am very apologize.

✓

I am very sorry.

You cannot use 'very' with a verb like 'apologize'.
✗

I sorry about that.

✓

I'm sorry about that.

Missing the 'be' verb.
✗

I apologize your loss.

✓

I'm sorry for your loss.

You cannot apologize for something that isn't your fault.
✗

I am apologizing for hear that.

✓

I'm sorry to hear that.

Using the wrong word for sympathy.
✗

She didn't sorry.

✓

She wasn't sorry.

Using 'didn't' (verb helper) with an adjective.
✗

I apologize me.

✓

I apologize.

Apologize is not reflexive in English.

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

I am sorry for ___.

I apologize to ___ for ___.

I'm sorry to hear that ___.

He/She refused to apologize for ___.

Real World Usage

Texting a friend constant

Sorry, running 5 mins late!

Business Email very common

I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.

Customer Service very common

We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the flight cancellation.

Social Media Comment common

So sorry for your loss, sending love.

Job Interview occasional

I apologize, could you please repeat the question?

In a Restaurant common

I'm sorry, but this isn't what I ordered.

सभी उदाहरण देखने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें
💡

The 'Be' Test

If you can't put 'am', 'is', or 'are' before the word, you probably need 'apologize' instead of 'sorry'.
⚠️

Sympathy vs. Guilt

Never use 'apologize' for someone's death or bad luck. It makes it sound like you killed them or caused the bad luck!
🎯

Professional Polish

In emails, use 'My apologies' (noun) or 'I apologize' (verb) to sound more authoritative and professional than 'I'm sorry'.
💬

The Sarcastic Sorry

Be careful with your tone. A quick 'Sorry!' can sound sarcastic if said with a rising tone at the end.

Smart Tips

Replace 'I'm sorry' with 'I apologize' to sound more professional.

I'm sorry I missed the deadline. → I apologize for missing the deadline.

Always use 'sorry', never 'apologize'.

I apologize that your cat died. → I'm so sorry to hear about your cat.

You must use 'sorry'. You cannot say 'very apologize'.

I very apologize. → I am very sorry.

Remember: TO a person, FOR a reason.

I apologize for you. → I apologize to you.

उच्चारण

/ˈsɒri/

Sorry Stress

The stress is on the first syllable.

/əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/

Apologize Stress

The stress is on the second syllable.

a-POL-o-jize

The 'g' in Apologize

The 'g' makes a soft 'j' sound like in 'jump'.

Sincere Apology

I'm SO sorry. (Falling intonation on 'sorry')

Shows deep regret

Formal Apology

I apologize. (Flat, steady intonation)

Professional and serious

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

S-O-R-R-Y is a State Of Regret, Yes? (State = Adjective). Apologize is an Action (Action = Verb).

दृश्य संबंध

Imagine a heart for 'sorry' (feelings) and a megaphone for 'apologize' (speaking/acting). You feel with your heart, but you speak into the megaphone.

Rhyme

If you feel it in your head, 'I am sorry' should be said. If you act to make it right, 'I apologize' is polite.

Story

A clumsy waiter drops a tray. He feels 'sorry' (internal feeling) as his face turns red. He quickly 'apologizes' (external action) to the customers so he doesn't get fired.

Word Web

RegretForgiveMistakeFaultSympathyApologeticPardon

चैलेंज

Write three sentences: one using 'sorry' for a friend, one using 'apologize' for a boss, and one using 'sorry' to show sympathy for a sad news story.

सांस्कृतिक नोट्स

British people are famous for saying 'sorry' very frequently, often even when they haven't done anything wrong (e.g., if someone else bumps into them). It functions as a social lubricant.

In US corporate culture, 'I apologize' is preferred over 'I'm sorry' because it sounds more proactive and less emotional, focusing on the resolution of the error.

Similar to the UK, Canadians use 'sorry' as a general polite filler. There is even a 'Sorry Act' in Ontario that says an apology does not legally constitute an admission of guilt.

'Sorry' comes from the Old English 'sarig' (full of sorrow/pain), related to 'sore'. 'Apologize' comes from the Greek 'apologia', which was actually a formal speech in defense of oneself.

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Have you ever had to apologize for a big mistake at work?

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When was the last time you felt sorry for someone?

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Do you think people say 'sorry' too much in your country?

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If a company makes a mistake, should they apologize publicly?

डायरी विषय

Write about a time you were sorry for something you said. What happened?
Compose a formal email to a professor apologizing for a late assignment.
Compare the use of 'sorry' in your native language versus English. Are there any differences?
Describe a situation where you felt sorry for someone but couldn't help them.

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Test Yourself

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. बहुविकल्पी

I ___ for being late to the meeting.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: apologize
Apologize is the correct verb for a formal action.
Fill in the blank with 'sorry' or 'apologize'.

She is very ___ about breaking your glasses.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: sorry
We use the adjective 'sorry' after 'is very'.
Find the mistake in the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

I apologize you for the mistake.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: you
You must say 'apologize TO you'.
Change the sentence using 'apologize'. Sentence Transformation

I am sorry for the noise. -> I ___ for the noise.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: apologize
The verb form replaces the 'am sorry' adjective phrase.
Match the situation to the best phrase. Match Pairs

Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 1-I'm sorry, 2-I apologize, 3-Sorry!
Sorry is for sympathy/accidents; apologize is for formal errors.
Is this rule true or false? True False Rule

You can use 'apologize' to show sympathy when a friend's cat dies.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: False
Apologize is only for things that are your fault.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

A: Did he say he was sorry? B: No, he refused to ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: apologize
After 'refused to', we need a base verb.
Which word is an ADJECTIVE? Grammar Sorting

Identify the adjective.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: sorry
Sorry is the only adjective in this list.

Score: /8

अभ्यास प्रश्न

8 exercises
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. बहुविकल्पी

I ___ for being late to the meeting.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: apologize
Apologize is the correct verb for a formal action.
Fill in the blank with 'sorry' or 'apologize'.

She is very ___ about breaking your glasses.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: sorry
We use the adjective 'sorry' after 'is very'.
Find the mistake in the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

I apologize you for the mistake.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: you
You must say 'apologize TO you'.
Change the sentence using 'apologize'. Sentence Transformation

I am sorry for the noise. -> I ___ for the noise.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: apologize
The verb form replaces the 'am sorry' adjective phrase.
Match the situation to the best phrase. Match Pairs

1. Sympathy for a loss, 2. Formal business error, 3. Bumping into a stranger

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 1-I'm sorry, 2-I apologize, 3-Sorry!
Sorry is for sympathy/accidents; apologize is for formal errors.
Is this rule true or false? True False Rule

You can use 'apologize' to show sympathy when a friend's cat dies.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: False
Apologize is only for things that are your fault.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

A: Did he say he was sorry? B: No, he refused to ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: apologize
After 'refused to', we need a base verb.
Which word is an ADJECTIVE? Grammar Sorting

Identify the adjective.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: sorry
Sorry is the only adjective in this list.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

12 exercises
Choose the correct word खाली जगह भरो

I'm ___ for forgetting your birthday!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: sorry
Fill in the blank with the best word खाली जगह भरो

The company had to ___ to its customers for the service outage.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: apologize
Correct the sentence Error Correction

He offered a sorry for his behavior.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: He offered an apology for his behavior.
Identify and fix the grammatical error Error Correction

We apologize for arrive late.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: We apologize for arriving late.
Select the grammatically correct sentence बहुविकल्पी

Which sentence properly uses 'sorry'?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'm sorry for your loss.
Pick the best sentence for a formal context बहुविकल्पी

Choose the best formal expression:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: My apologies for the delay.
Translate the phrase into natural English अनुवाद

Translate: 'Le debo una disculpa grande.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["I owe you a big apology.","I owe you a huge apology."]
Provide the most appropriate English translation अनुवाद

Translate: 'Ella se disculpó por no haber devuelto la llamada.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["She apologized for not returning the call.","She apologized for not having returned the call."]
Unscramble the words to form a sentence Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'm so sorry for being late
Put the words in the correct grammatical order Sentence Reorder

Form a coherent sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: He offered a sincere apology to her.
Match the expression with its typical usage Match Pairs

Match the expressions with their common roles:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
Match the context with the most suitable expression Match Pairs

Match the situation with the best choice:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched

Score: /12

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल (8)

No. 'Apologize' is a verb. You should say 'I apologize' or 'I am apologizing'.

Yes, 'sorry' is much more common in daily conversation and informal writing.

They are often interchangeable, but 'sorry for' is usually followed by an action (sorry for being late), while 'sorry about' is for a situation (sorry about the weather).

You can, but it might sound a bit too formal or serious unless you really messed up.

It is a standard phrase used to show sympathy when someone tells you bad news.

No, 'apology' is a noun. You 'give' or 'make' an apology.

In British culture, 'sorry' is often used as a way to be polite or to avoid conflict, even if no one is at fault.

Use the phrase 'I apologize for...' or 'Please accept my sincere apologies for...'.

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In Other Languages

Spanish moderate

Lo siento / Disculparse

Spanish 'Lo siento' is a verb phrase, while English 'Sorry' is an adjective.

French high

Désolé / S'excuser

The French verb 's'excuser' is reflexive (to excuse oneself), whereas 'apologize' is not.

German moderate

Es tut mir leid / Sich entschuldigen

German structure for 'sorry' is much more complex than the English adjective.

Japanese partial

Gomen / Ayamaru

Japanese apologies often function as 'thank you' or 'excuse me' much more than in English.

Arabic high

Asif / I'tadhara

Arabic adjectives conjugate for gender, unlike English 'sorry'.

Chinese moderate

Duìbuqǐ / Dàoqiàn

Chinese does not use a 'be' verb with Duìbuqǐ.

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