Tschuldigung
sorry
An informal shortened form of 'Entschuldigung' (sorry), used to express regret over a mistake or mishap.
EXAMPLE
Tschuldigung, ich habe dich aus Versehen angerempelt.
Sorry, I bumped into you by accident.
Tschuldigung
sorry / excuse me
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Meanings
Tschuldigung
excuse me
An informal expression used to politely get someone's attention, introduce a question, or ask someone to let you past.
EXAMPLE
Tschuldigung, können Sie mir sagen, wo der Bahnhof ist?
Excuse me, could you tell me where the train station is?
Usage tips
Informal language
'Tschuldigung' (sorry / excuse me) is a very informal shortened form, especially suited to spontaneous speech. In formal situations and official texts, this form often sounds too casual.
EXAMPLE
Tschuldigung, ich bin gerade auf Ihren Fuß getreten.
Sorry, I just stepped on your foot.
Sentence position
When used to address someone or apologize, 'Tschuldigung' (sorry / excuse me) usually comes at the beginning of the sentence and is separated from the rest of the sentence by a comma. It can also stand alone as a brief exclamation.
EXAMPLE
Tschuldigung, ist dieser Platz noch frei?
Excuse me, is this seat still free?
Tschuldigung!
Sorry!
Context clue
When 'Tschuldigung' (excuse me / sorry) comes before a question, a request, or a request to let someone past, it usually serves to politely get someone's attention. When a mistake or mishap is described, it expresses regret instead.
EXAMPLE
Tschuldigung, könnten Sie mir kurz helfen?
Excuse me, could you help me for a moment?
Tschuldigung, ich habe die Tür zu laut zugemacht.
Sorry, I closed the door too loudly.
In real life
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