Sorry about that Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɑɹi/ /əˈbaʊt/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət
SAR-ee uh-BOWT THAT
sˈɒɹi/ /ɐbˈaʊt/ /ðˈæt
SOR-ee uh-BOWT THAT
Definition
A polite and informal phrase used to apologize for a mistake, inconvenience, or small problem you caused.
Usage & Nuances
Used informally, often in daily conversation after minor accidents (spilling something, interrupting, etc.). Not for serious apologies. Can be said alone or with a smile; often less formal than 'I'm sorry'. Common in customer service (e.g., 'Sorry about that! Let me fix it.').
Spanish: perdón por eso - lo siento por esoPortuguese (BR): desculpa por isso - foi malPortuguese (PT): desculpa por isso - peço desculpa por issoChinese (Simplified): 不好意思 - 对此很抱歉Chinese (Traditional): 不好意思 - 對此很抱歉Hindi: माफ़ करना इसके लिएArabic: آسف على ذلك - أعتذر عن ذلكBengali: এটা জন্য দুঃখিত - দুঃখিত (এটার জন্য)Russian: простите за это - извините за этоJapanese: ごめんね - それはごめんVietnamese: xin lỗi về việc đó - xin lỗi nhéKorean: 그 점 죄송해요 - 미안해요 (그 일에 대해)Turkish: kusura bakma - bunun için özür dilerimUrdu: اس کے لیے معذرتIndonesian: xin lỗi về việc đó - xin lỗi nhé
Example Sentences
Sorry about that, I spilled some water.
basic
Oh, sorry about that! I didn't see you there.
basic
Sorry about that, the machine is not working today.
basic
I forgot to reply to your message—sorry about that!
natural
The meeting ran late. Sorry about that, everyone.
natural
Oops, sent that to the wrong group—sorry about that!
natural