Meaning of I apologise
To express regret for something done or said.
In simple words: I am sorry for what I did.
I apologise in a sentence
- I apologise for my mistake in the report.
- I would like to apologise for being late to the meeting.
- It's important to apologise when you've hurt someone's feelings.
- I apologise if my comments were inappropriate.
How to use I apologise
Use 'I apologise' in formal contexts or when expressing sincere regret. In informal situations, you might simply say 'sorry'.
Grammar pattern
standalone greeting
Memory hint
Think of 'apologise' as saying sorry politely; remember the 'a' for 'apologetic'.
Related words
Collocations with I apologise
- sincerely apologise
- formally apologise
- immediately apologise
Synonyms for I apologise
- regret
- say sorry
- ask forgiveness
- make amends
- repent
Common mistakes with I apologise
- Using 'apologize' instead of 'apologise' in British English.
- Saying 'I apologize for' instead of the correct 'I apologise'.
- Confusing 'apologise' with 'apology' (apologise is the verb; apology is the noun).
I apologise appears in
I apologise in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
أعتذر
أنا آسف على ما فعلته.
- Bengaliবাংলা
আমি দুঃখিত
আমি আমার কাজের জন্য দুঃখিত।
- GermanDeutsch
Ich entschuldige mich
Es tut mir leid, was ich getan habe.
- SpanishEspañol
Pido disculpas
Lamento lo que hice.
- Persianفارسی
من عذرخواهی میکنم
بابت کاری که کردم متاسفم.
- FrenchFrançais
Je m'excuse
Je suis désolé pour ce que j'ai fait.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मैं माफ़ी मांगता हूँ
मैंने जो किया उसके लिए मुझे खेद है।
- ItalianItaliano
Mi scuso
Mi dispiace per quello che ho fatto.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Peço desculpa
Lamento o que fiz.
- RussianРусский
Я извиняюсь
Мне жаль, что я сделал.
- Urduاردو
معذرت مانگتا ہوں
میں نے جو کیا اس کے لیے مجھے افسوس ہے۔
- Chinese中文
我道歉
我为我做的事情感到抱歉。
More chunks like I apologise
- Regret
- What is the cost of lies
The impact or consequences caused by dishonesty.
- Lies
Untruths or statements that are not true.
- What can we do then
A question seeking options or solutions in response to a situation.
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- ContentB1
the things that are contained in something
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Frequently asked questions about I apologise
What does I apologise mean?
I am sorry for what I did.
What is the definition of I apologise?
To express regret for something done or said.
How do you use I apologise in a sentence?
I apologise for my mistake in the report.
Can you give another example of I apologise?
I would like to apologise for being late to the meeting.
What are synonyms for I apologise?
Common alternatives include regret, say sorry, ask forgiveness, make amends, repent.
What words go with I apologise?
It commonly pairs with sincerely apologise, formally apologise, immediately apologise.
What are common mistakes when using I apologise?
Using 'apologize' instead of 'apologise' in British English. Saying 'I apologize for' instead of the correct 'I apologise'. Confusing 'apologise' with 'apology' (apologise is the verb; apology is the noun).
How do you pronounce I apologise?
US: //aɪ əˈpɑləˌdʒaɪz//, UK: //aɪ əˈpɒlədʒaɪz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use I apologise?
Use 'I apologise' in formal contexts or when expressing sincere regret. In informal situations, you might simply say 'sorry'.

