apologizing
word · lemma: apologize
/əˈpɑɫəˌdʒaɪzɪŋ/
uh-PAH-luh-jy-zing
/əˈpɒləˌdʒaɪzɪŋ/
uh-POL-uh-jy-zing
Definition
Saying you are sorry for something you did wrong or to make peace after a mistake.
Usage & Nuances
"Apologizing" is more formal than simply saying "sorry." It's used in both written and spoken English, often in professional or polite situations. Common expressions: "apologizing for being late," "apologizing to someone." Not usually used for very minor, casual mistakes.
Spanish: disculparsePortuguese (BR): pedir desculpasPortuguese (PT): pedir desculpaChinese (Simplified): 道歉Chinese (Traditional): 道歉Hindi: माफ़ी माँगनाArabic: الاعتذارBengali: ক্ষমা চাওয়া - দুঃখ প্রকাশ করাRussian: извиняться - просить прощенияJapanese: 謝罪するVietnamese: xin lỗiKorean: 사과하다Turkish: özür dilemekUrdu: معافی مانگناIndonesian: meminta maaf
Example Sentences
She is apologizing for breaking the vase.
basic
The teacher is apologizing for the mistake in the test.
basic
He's always apologizing even when it's not his fault.
natural
Apologizing can help fix a misunderstanding between friends.
natural
If you keep apologizing, people might think you're not confident.
natural
I am apologizing to my friend because I forgot her birthday.
basic