A1 Expression Neutral

Het spijt me

I am sorry

Meaning

Apologizing.

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Cultural Background

Dutch people appreciate direct apologies. Don't over-explain; just apologize. In Belgium, apologies can be slightly more formal than in the North.

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Keep it simple

Don't overcomplicate your apology. 'Het spijt me' is enough.

Meaning

Apologizing.

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Keep it simple

Don't overcomplicate your apology. 'Het spijt me' is enough.

Test Yourself

Fill in the correct phrase.

____ spijt me dat ik je stoor.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Het

The phrase is always 'Het spijt me'.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the correct phrase. Fill Blank A1

____ spijt me dat ik je stoor.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Het

The phrase is always 'Het spijt me'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but 'Sorry' is more common.

Related Phrases

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Mijn excuses

synonym

My apologies

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