“Tut mir leid, dass ich zu spät bin”
Sorry I'm late
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Literal Translation
Word for word: “Does me sorry, that I too late am”
Pronunciation
/tuːt miːɐ̯ laɪ̯t das ɪç tsuː ʃpɛːt bɪn/
When to Use This Phrase
Punctuality is highly valued in German culture. Being late without a good reason can leave a negative impression. Always apologize if you are even a few minutes late.
Example Sentences
Tut mir leid, dass ich zu spät bin. Der Zug hatte Verspätung.
Sorry I'm late. The train was delayed.
Es tut mir leid, dass ich zu spät komme.
I'm sorry for arriving late.
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