es tut mir leid

A1 Phrase

English Translation

I'm sorry

Es tut mir leid. — German idiom meaning: I am sorry. (A2)
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What does „es tut mir leid" mean in English?

„es tut mir leid" is a German phrase meaning "I'm sorry" in English. CEFR Level A1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Example Sentences

1

Es tut mir leid.

I'm sorry.

CEFR Level

A1

Beginner — basic everyday expressions and simple phrases.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut A1 vocabulary list.

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