German Expression · Native
Das tut mir wirklich leid
I am truly sorry
Pronunciation: Das tut mir wirklich leid
Meaning
A natural German expression used to convey: I am truly sorry.
Example
Das tut mir wirklich leid, dass du nicht bleiben kannst.
I am truly sorry that you cannot stay.
Practice tips
- Practice Das tut mir wirklich leid out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German expression is for native-level learners.