🇬🇧 Listen & Repeat (English)
adjective
Used to apologise, to express regret, or to politely interrupt or ask someone to repeat themselves.
Adjective used as an interjection. Can be followed by 'for': 'I'm sorry for being late.' Also used to ask someone to repeat: 'Sorry?' (rising intonation). Common phrases: 'I'm sorry', 'Sorry about that', 'Sorry to bother you'.
The British are famous for saying 'sorry' very frequently — even when something is not their fault, or when someone bumps into them. This is a cultural habit of politeness and conflict avoidance. In a survey, British people were found to say 'sorry' an average of eight times a day.
Example Sentences
"I am sorry I shouted at you."
🌎 "Lamento haberte gritado."
"They are sorry they broke the pot."
🌎 "Ellas/Ellos lamentan haber roto la olla."
Fill in the Blank 🇬🇧 English
I am ___ I shouted at you.
Practice Quiz
1. You bump into a stranger. What do you say?
2. In British culture, 'sorry' is said: