“Verzeihung”
Forgive me / Pardon
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Literal Translation
Word for word: “Forgiveness”
Pronunciation
/fɛɐ̯ˈtsaɪ̯ʊŋ/
When to Use This Phrase
'Verzeihung' is more formal and literary than 'Entschuldigung'. It carries a stronger sense of asking for forgiveness. Commonly used by older speakers.
Example Sentences
Verzeihung, darf ich hier vorbei?
Pardon me, may I pass through here?
Verzeihung, ich habe mich vertan.
Forgive me, I made a mistake.
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