leid tun
B1 Verb
Separable
English Translation
to be sorry, to feel sorry
What does „leid tun" mean in English?
„leid tun" is a German verb meaning "to be sorry, to feel sorry" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.
Example Sentences
1
Die Frau tut mir leid.
I feel sorry for the woman.
2
Wie komme ich zum Bahnhof? - Tut mir leid, das weiß ich nicht.
How do I get to the station? - Sorry, I don't know.
3
Es tut mir leid, dass ich Ihnen nicht helfen kann.
I am sorry that I cannot help you.
CEFR Level
B1
Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.
This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.
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