извиняться
apologise
say sorry
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извиняться with English translation
извиняться usage examples
We apologise for the confusion with your bill; I'll ring reception to check it now.
Мы хотим извиниться за путаницу в счёте; я сейчас позвоню на ресепшн и проверю.
We apologise for the delay with your luggage.
Мы хотим извиниться за задержку с багажом.
We apologize for the noise from the room next door; reception will handle it right away.
Мы хотим извиниться за шум из соседнего номера; ресепшен займётся этим немедленно.
I apologize that your room wasn't ready when you arrived; I'll get housekeeping to sort it out.
Мне нужно извиниться за то, что ваша комната не была готова к приезду; я попрошу службу уборки всё уладить.
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извиняться belongs to the topic "At the Hotel, Business Email, Customer Communication". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
извиняться synonyms
What's the difference between извиняться / приносить извинения / извиниться / извинить / просить прощения / сожалеть
To express regret for a wrongdoing; imperfective aspect (ongoing or habitual action).
I always apologize when I'm late.
Я всегда извиняюсь, когда опаздываю.
A more formal way to offer apologies, often used in public or official contexts.
The company apologized for the error in the report.
Компания принесла извинения за ошибку в отчёте.
Perfective aspect: to perform the act of apologizing (a single, completed action).
I should apologize for my behavior yesterday.
Я должен извиниться за своё поведение вчера.
Used as 'excuse me' or in the meaning 'to forgive someone'; often a brief polite form.
Excuse me, may I come in?
Извините, можно войти?
To actively ask someone for forgiveness; implies seeking pardon and often more emotion.
He came to ask his sister for forgiveness.
Он пришёл просить прощения у сестры.
To express regret or sorrow about something; does not necessarily mean asking for forgiveness.
I regret what happened.
Я сожалею о случившемся.
To admit having made a mistake; often a precursor to or part of an apology.
He admitted the mistake and promised to make it right.
Он признал ошибку и пообещал исправиться.
To accept responsibility and the associated consequences; a broader, more active step than merely apologizing.
The manager took responsibility for the system failure.
Руководитель взял на себя ответственность за сбой в системе.
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How to pronounce извиняться and what this word means
извиняться translation: apologise. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce извиняться
[ɪzvʲɪˈnʲat͡sə]
извиняться translation
apologise
извиняться examples
We apologise for the confusion with your bill; I'll ring reception to check it now.
извиняться transcription
[ɪzvʲɪˈnʲat͡sə]
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Questions about this word
извиняться meaning: what does it mean?
выразить сожаление и признать свою вину
извиняться pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
извиняться is pronounced as [ɪzvʲɪˈnʲat͡sə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
извиняться definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We apologise for the confusion with your bill; I'll ring reception to check it now. Translation: Мы хотим извиниться за путаницу в счёте; я сейчас позвоню на ресепшн и проверю.
Is извиняться part of Customer Communication vocabulary?
Yes, извиняться (apologize) can be learned in the Customer Communication topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is извиняться part of Business Email vocabulary?
Yes, извиняться (apologize) can be learned in the Business Email topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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