Meaning of Sorry about that
An apology for an error or inconvenience caused.
In simple words: An expression of apology for a mistake or inconvenience.
Sorry about that in a sentence
- I'm so sorry about that, I didn't mean to spill your drink.
- Sorry about that! I accidentally sent you the wrong file.
- Sorry about that noise; the construction is really bothering everyone.
- Oh, sorry about that delay; traffic was awful.
How to use Sorry about that
Use 'sorry about that' to apologize for minor issues. It is appropriate in casual and semi-formal contexts, but avoid in very formal situations.
Grammar pattern
standalone greeting
Memory hint
Imagine someone tripping and saying, 'Sorry about that!' with a friendly smile.
Related words
Collocations with Sorry about that
- sorry about that mistake
- sorry about that delay
- sorry about that accident
- sorry about that confusion
- sorry about that interruption
Common mistakes with Sorry about that
- Using it for serious offenses; it's too casual.
- Forgetting to provide a reason for the apology.
- Not using it in the right tone; it can sound insincere if not expressed well.
Compare Sorry about that with Apologies, My fault, Excuse me, Regret
Sorry about that appears in
Sorry about that in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
آسف على ذلك
تعبير عن الاعتذار عن خطأ أو إزعاج.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দুঃখিত
কোনো ভুল বা অসুবিধার জন্য দুঃখ প্রকাশ করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Tut mir leid
Ein Ausdruck der Entschuldigung für einen Fehler oder eine Unannehmlichkeit.
- SpanishEspañol
Perdón por eso
Una expresión de disculpa por un error o molestia.
- Persianفارسی
ببخشید
یه جورایی یعنی ببخشید که یه کاری کردم یا یه اتفاقی افتاد که اذیت شدی.
- FrenchFrançais
Désolé pour ça
Une expression d'excuses pour une erreur ou un désagrément.
- Hindiहिन्दी
उसके लिए माफ़ी
किसी गलती या असुविधा के लिए माफ़ी का भाव।
- ItalianItaliano
Scusa per quello
Un'espressione di scuse per un errore o un inconveniente.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Desculpa por isso
Uma expressão de desculpas por um erro ou inconveniente.
- RussianРусский
Извини(те) за это
Выражение извинения за ошибку или неудобство.
- Urduاردو
معذرت چاہتا ہوں
کسی غلطی یا تکلیف کے لیے معذرت کا اظہار۔
- Chinese中文
抱歉
为错误或不便表示歉意。
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Frequently asked questions about Sorry about that
What does Sorry about that mean?
An expression of apology for a mistake or inconvenience.
What is the definition of Sorry about that?
An apology for an error or inconvenience caused.
How do you use Sorry about that in a sentence?
I'm so sorry about that, I didn't mean to spill your drink.
Can you give another example of Sorry about that?
Sorry about that! I accidentally sent you the wrong file.
What are synonyms for Sorry about that?
Common alternatives include apologies, my fault, excuse me, pardon me, regret.
What words go with Sorry about that?
It commonly pairs with sorry about that mistake, sorry about that delay, sorry about that accident, sorry about that confusion, sorry about that interruption.
What are common mistakes when using Sorry about that?
Using it for serious offenses; it's too casual. Forgetting to provide a reason for the apology. Not using it in the right tone; it can sound insincere if not expressed well.
How do you pronounce Sorry about that?
US: //ˈsɔri əˈbaʊt ðæt//, UK: //ˈsɒri əˈbaʊt ðæt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Sorry about that?
Use 'sorry about that' to apologize for minor issues. It is appropriate in casual and semi-formal contexts, but avoid in very formal situations.












