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Ich muss leider kurzfristig absagen.
/ix muss laɪder kurtsfristig absagen/
I unfortunately have to cancel at short notice.
Usage Note
Common in everyday conversations and daily routines. Use this phrase in appointments & scheduling contexts when you need a ready-made sentence.
Example Sentences
A: Ich muss leider kurzfristig absagen. B: Ja, gern.
A: I unfortunately have to cancel at short notice. B: Sure, gladly.
Das sage ich oft im Alltag: "Ich muss leider kurzfristig absagen."
I often say this in daily life: "I unfortunately have to cancel at short notice."