Entschuldigung

Pronunciation

 * The interjection is often contracted in various ways. A common realisation is, but the contraction may go so far as just in fast speech.
 * The interjection is often contracted in various ways. A common realisation is, but the contraction may go so far as just in fast speech.
 * The interjection is often contracted in various ways. A common realisation is, but the contraction may go so far as just in fast speech.

Noun

 * 1) apology expression of remorse or regret
 * 2) excuse explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment
 * 3) note written excusal for being late or absent from school

Interjection

 * 1) excuse me, pardon, sorry
 * 2) excuse me request for someone's attention

Usage notes
A common clipping of Entschuldigung in colloquial speech is.

Common replies to the polite phrase “Entschuldigung!” are or more informally, sometimes also  or.

Synonyms

 * entschuldige,
 * entschuldige,