Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Sorry"
The meaning of "Sorry" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
What does I’m sorry mean?
A:
It means “I’m sorry” for anything! 😄
I’m sorry for your loss. (Family death)
I’m sorry I didn’t come to class.
I’m sorry I forgot to bring my books.
I’m sorry I forgot to call you.
I’m sorry for your loss. (Family death)
I’m sorry I didn’t come to class.
I’m sorry I forgot to bring my books.
I’m sorry I forgot to call you.
Q:
What does So sorry. mean?
A:
Да, может быть и сарказмом и иронией, но как и в любом языке сложно отличить, это уже человеческие нюансы
Q:
What does I'm sorry but it's not possible like that. mean?
A:
something can not be done in particular way
Q:
What does "sorry not sorry" mean?
A:
It means "I know I should apologise, but I don't actually feel bad about what I did/said".
Q:
What does I'm not sorry mean?
A:
Não estou arrependido.
Example sentences using "Sorry"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with I'm ever so sorry..
A:
I’m ever so sorry but I’m going to have to ask you to leave.
I’m ever so sorry but could you tell me where the train station is.
A spills drink on B’s suit.
A: oh, I’m ever so sorry. I can pay for it to be cleaned.
B: don’t worry about it.
I’m ever so sorry but could you tell me where the train station is.
A spills drink on B’s suit.
A: oh, I’m ever so sorry. I can pay for it to be cleaned.
B: don’t worry about it.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with I'm sorry .
A:
I am sorry to hear that
I am sorry for being late
I am sorry for being late
Q:
Please show me example sentences with sorry .
A:
Sorry that I hurt you.
I accidentally broke your phone. I`m sorry.
Sorry, I seem to have forgotten your name.
I am sorry that I forgot your money.
I accidentally broke your phone. I`m sorry.
Sorry, I seem to have forgotten your name.
I am sorry that I forgot your money.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with sorry.
A:
i'm sorry if i made a mistake.
Synonyms of "Sorry" and their differences
Q:
What is the difference between sorry and apologies ?
A:
You use sorry to apologise
You can say
‘I apologise’
And
‘I am sorry’
But you can use apologise as a verb (to apologise)
Where sorry is an adjective
Eg
‘I apologised to her’
Vs
‘I told her I was sorry’
Sorry is less formal than apologise and used more often in speech.
Sorry is feeling regret
Apologising is expressing regret
Hope this is helpful (I found if kind of hard to explain)
You can say
‘I apologise’
And
‘I am sorry’
But you can use apologise as a verb (to apologise)
Where sorry is an adjective
Eg
‘I apologised to her’
Vs
‘I told her I was sorry’
Sorry is less formal than apologise and used more often in speech.
Sorry is feeling regret
Apologising is expressing regret
Hope this is helpful (I found if kind of hard to explain)
Q:
What is the difference between sorry and apologize ?
A:
"Apologize" is a more formal way of saying "sorry"
"I sincerely apologize."
"Sorry I didn't mean to do that."
"I sincerely apologize."
"Sorry I didn't mean to do that."
Q:
What is the difference between I'm so sorry. and I'm ever so sorry. ?
A:
“I’m ever so sorry,” is just an extra way to say it. By that I mean, dramatic or over the top. It was common to say decades — even centuries ago, but these days using “ever” in that sense is only used for humor, sarcasm and drama.
“I’m so sorry,” is a natural and typical way of expressing a more genuine apology. Adding “so” rather than just saying “I’m sorry,” makes it feel more genuine and kind because you are emphasizing that you mean what you say.
“I’m so sorry,” is a natural and typical way of expressing a more genuine apology. Adding “so” rather than just saying “I’m sorry,” makes it feel more genuine and kind because you are emphasizing that you mean what you say.
Q:
What is the difference between I'm sorry about earlier. and I'm sorry for earlier. ?
A:
There's very little difference actually. They can usually both be used interchangeably. I guess the only nuance I can nitpick about here is that one of them might be used more often for apologizing for one's own actions, and the other for other peoples actions/on behalf of other people.
This is probably because of what goes unsaid, but is implied in these expressions, i.e.
1. "I'm sorry about (what happened) earlier."
(The speaker could be apologizing for a friend/family member who he witnessed being rude to the listener earlier. Granted, you he could also use, "I'm sorry for earlier.", but in this case I think "about earlier" would be more common.)
2. "I'm sorry for (what I did/said/what happened) earlier."
(The speaker is more likely apologizing for something he/she did personally.)
You'll notice that in the second sentence, the speaker could also be apologizing "for" "what happened" earlier; and as I'm writing this now, I've noticed that in the first sentence the speaker could also be "sorry about" what he/she "said or did" earlier; but if I was asked on the spot to just fill in the unsaid lines in both of those sentences off the top of my head, I would say, ”…about what happened…" and "…for what I said/did…"
So, I guess the gist of it is that "about" tends to be used more for apologizing for "events" (something that happened, someone else's actions,), and "for" is used more for apologizing for specific actions. (Something said, or a specific something done.) But again, I think the last paragraph just goes to show that it hardly makes any difference to a native speaker; so feel free to use them interchangeably! No one's going to look at you funny for using one over the other!
Hope this helped! (^-^ )
This is probably because of what goes unsaid, but is implied in these expressions, i.e.
1. "I'm sorry about (what happened) earlier."
(The speaker could be apologizing for a friend/family member who he witnessed being rude to the listener earlier. Granted, you he could also use, "I'm sorry for earlier.", but in this case I think "about earlier" would be more common.)
2. "I'm sorry for (what I did/said/what happened) earlier."
(The speaker is more likely apologizing for something he/she did personally.)
You'll notice that in the second sentence, the speaker could also be apologizing "for" "what happened" earlier; and as I'm writing this now, I've noticed that in the first sentence the speaker could also be "sorry about" what he/she "said or did" earlier; but if I was asked on the spot to just fill in the unsaid lines in both of those sentences off the top of my head, I would say, ”…about what happened…" and "…for what I said/did…"
So, I guess the gist of it is that "about" tends to be used more for apologizing for "events" (something that happened, someone else's actions,), and "for" is used more for apologizing for specific actions. (Something said, or a specific something done.) But again, I think the last paragraph just goes to show that it hardly makes any difference to a native speaker; so feel free to use them interchangeably! No one's going to look at you funny for using one over the other!
Hope this helped! (^-^ )
Q:
What is the difference between sorry and I'm sorry ?
A:
Sorry and I'm sorry mean you are apologizing. All though, you can say I'm sorry to someone if you did not understand someone.
Ex for sorry:
Sorry that I could not come to your party.
Ex for I'm sorry:
I'm sorry for your loss
Someone says something you dont understand you can respond by saying "I'm sorry?"
Ex for sorry:
Sorry that I could not come to your party.
Ex for I'm sorry:
I'm sorry for your loss
Someone says something you dont understand you can respond by saying "I'm sorry?"
Translations of "Sorry"
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? I’m really sorry for troubling you
A:
use "disturbing" or "interrupting"
I'd be...
"I'm really sorry for disturbing/interrupting you"
I'd be...
"I'm really sorry for disturbing/interrupting you"
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? Ah sorry dass ich nicht geantwortet hab, ich bin voll scheisse darin manchmal😅
A:
Ah sorry, I haven’t answered that. I’m sometimes really terrible at it
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? sorry I’m late
A:
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Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? sorry
A:
Im sorry.
Sorry
Sorry
Other questions about "Sorry"
Q:
I’m sorry (残念だったね、悲しいね)などはどれくらいのレベルで使えますか?
財布を無くしちゃったの
I’m sorry
は正解ですか?
財布を無くしちゃったの
I’m sorry
は正解ですか?
A:
問題ないです。
人が亡くなった時にも使えます。
A: My grandfather died last month.
B: I'm sorry for your loss.
人が亡くなった時にも使えます。
A: My grandfather died last month.
B: I'm sorry for your loss.
Q:
I'm sorry but... Does this sound natural?
A:
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Q:
I'm sorry but... Does this sound natural?
A:
Очень круто звучит, правда!
Q:
I'm sorry about that Does this sound natural?
A:
The only thing I would change is how you say "sorry." It sounded a bit like "sar"
Q:
I'm sorry... Does this sound natural?
A:
work on Maybe it
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