Sorry 'bout that Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈsɑɹi/ /ˈbaʊt/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət

SAR-ee BOWT that

UK

sˈɒɹi/ /baʊt/ /ðˈæt

SOR-ee BOWT that

Definition

An informal way to apologize for a small mistake or inconvenience you caused, similar to saying 'sorry about that.' Often used in casual conversations.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal, spoken American English. Used for minor accidents, social slip-ups, or small inconveniences. Do not use in formal writing or serious apologies. Often pronounced quickly as "'bout" instead of "about."

• Spanish: perdón por eso - perdón por lo de antes
• Portuguese (BR): foi mal por isso - desculpa por isso
• Portuguese (PT): desculpa por isso - foi mal por isso
• Chinese (Simplified): 抱歉啦 - 不好意思喔
• Chinese (Traditional): 抱歉啦 - 不好意思喔
• Hindi: माफ़ करना उसके लिए
• Arabic: آسف على ذلك - عذرًا على ذلك
• Bengali: দুঃখিত, এটা আমার ভুল - মাফ করবেন
• Russian: сорян - прости
• Japanese: ごめんね - すまん
• Vietnamese: xin lỗi nhé - xin lỗi về chuyện đó
• Korean: 미안해 - 미안하다
• Turkish: kusura bakma - pardon
• Urdu: معذرت چاہتا ہوں - سوری
• Indonesian: maaf ya - maafin ya

Example Sentences

Sorry 'bout that, I dropped your pen.

basic

Oh, sorry 'bout that, I was in your way.

basic

Sorry 'bout that, I made a mistake on your order.

basic

Spilled your drink? Sorry 'bout that, let me clean it up.

natural

You called earlier? Oh, sorry 'bout that, I missed your call.

natural

Wow, that was your foot? Sorry 'bout that, didn't see you there!

natural