Cool MateMeaning of I am sorry
In simple words: I feel bad about what I did.
I am sorry in a sentence
- I'm sorry for being late to the meeting.
- If I hurt your feelings, I am really sorry.
- I’m sorry, but I can’t help you right now.
- He said he was sorry for the misunderstanding.
- I am truly sorry for your loss.
How to use I am sorry
Use when you want to express regret. It's suitable in most situations but may be too formal for very casual contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone apology
Memory hint
Think of 'I'm soft' for empathy in difficult situations.
Related words
Collocations with I am sorry
- say I'm sorry
- feel sorry
- sorry for
Common mistakes with I am sorry
- Using 'I'm sorry' in overly casual settings when 'my bad' might be better.
- Confusing 'I'm sorry' with 'excuse me' in interruption contexts.
- Not pairing it with an explanation or solution in formal situations.
I am sorry appears in
I am sorry in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
أنا آسف
أنا أشعر بالسوء تجاه ما فعلته.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দুঃখিত
আমি যা করেছি তার জন্য আমার খারাপ লাগছে।
- GermanDeutsch
Es tut mir leid
Ich bedauere, was ich getan habe.
- SpanishEspañol
Lo siento
Me siento mal por lo que hice.
- Persianفارسی
متاسفم
از کاری که کردم ناراحتم.
- FrenchFrançais
Je suis désolé(e)
Je me sens mal à propos de ce que j'ai fait.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मुझे माफ़ करना
मुझे जो मैंने किया उसके लिए बुरा लग रहा है।
- ItalianItaliano
Mi dispiace
Mi sento male per quello che ho fatto.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Desculpe
Sinto muito pelo que fiz.
- RussianРусский
Извините
Мне жаль то, что я сделал.
- Urduاردو
معذرت چاہتا ہوں
مجھے افسوس ہے جو میں نے کیا۔
- Chinese中文
对不起/抱歉
我对做过的事感到抱歉。
More chunks like I am sorry
- Apologize
- Regret
- For this to work
Conditions that must be met for something to be successful.
- CorrectionC1
a change that makes something more accurate than it was before
- The world is changed
A statement indicating significant changes in the world.
- I feel it in the water
I sense or perceive something through the water.
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Frequently asked questions about I am sorry
What does I am sorry mean?
I feel bad about what I did.
What is the definition of I am sorry?
A phrase used to express regret or remorse.
How do you use I am sorry in a sentence?
I'm sorry for being late to the meeting.
Can you give another example of I am sorry?
If I hurt your feelings, I am really sorry.
What are synonyms for I am sorry?
Common alternatives include apologize, regret, sorry about.
What words go with I am sorry?
It commonly pairs with say I'm sorry, feel sorry, sorry for.
What are common mistakes when using I am sorry?
Using 'I'm sorry' in overly casual settings when 'my bad' might be better. Confusing 'I'm sorry' with 'excuse me' in interruption contexts. Not pairing it with an explanation or solution in formal situations.
How do you pronounce I am sorry?
US: //aɪ æm ˈsɔri//, UK: //aɪ æm ˈsɒri//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use I am sorry?
Use when you want to express regret. It's suitable in most situations but may be too formal for very casual contexts.