German Expression · Native
Es tut mir leid
I am sorry
Pronunciation: es toot meer LITE
Meaning
A standard apology or expression of sympathy and regret.
Example
Es tut mir leid, dass ich deinen Anruf verpasst habe.
I am sorry that I missed your call.
Practice tips
- Practice Es tut mir 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.