Die Entschuldigung
Example: Die Entschuldigung für das Missverständnis wurde sofort akzeptiert.
Definition
"Die Entschuldigung" means an expression or statement made to acknowledge an error or offense and to ask for forgiveness. It is commonly used to explain or justify a misunderstanding or mistake in both personal and formal contexts.
Etymology
The word "die Entschuldigung" comes from the German prefix 'ent-' meaning 'removal' or 'undoing,' combined with 'Schuld,' meaning 'guilt' or 'fault,' and the suffix '-igung,' which forms nouns. Essentially, it means 'the act of removing guilt.' Did you know that it reflects the idea of clearing one’s name by apologizing?
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"Die Entschuldigung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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