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Entschuldigung
/ɛntˈʃʊldɪɡʊŋ/
excuse me / sorry
Usage Note
The all-purpose word for getting someone's attention, apologizing for small things, or squeezing past people. Often shortened to ''Tschuldigung' in casual speech.
Example Sentences
Entschuldigung, wo ist der Bahnhof?
Excuse me, where is the train station?
Entschuldigung, ist hier noch frei?
Excuse me, is this seat free?
Also known as
'Tschuldigung