VERB
entschuldigen/ɛntˈʃʊldɪɡn̩/to excuse; to apologize; to pardon
entschuldigen is a German verb that means to excuse, to apologize, or to pardon. It is pronounced /ɛntˈʃʊldɪɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "entschuldigte" and the past participle is "entschuldigt".
Definitions
1.to apologize or ask forgiveness for something (often used reflexively as sich entschuldigen)(asking for forgiveness)
a.to excuse oneself; to say sorry
Ich möchte mich für mein Verhalten entschuldigen.—I would like to apologize for my behavior.
2.to excuse or pardon someone(granting pardon)
a.to pardon someone for something
Bitte entschuldigen Sie die Störung.—Please excuse the interruption.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | entschuldigen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | entschuldige |
| Present (du) | entschuldigst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | entschuldigt |
| Preterite (ich) | entschuldigte |
| Participle II | entschuldigt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | entschuldigte |
| Imperative (singular) | entschuldige |
| Imperative (plural) | entschuldigt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "entschuldigen" mean in English?
- "entschuldigen" means to excuse, to apologize, or to pardon. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "entschuldigen"?
- "entschuldigen" is pronounced /ɛntˈʃʊldɪɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "entschuldigen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "entschuldigen" is "entschuldigt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "entschuldigen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "entschuldigen" becomes "entschuldigte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "entschuldigen"?
- "entschuldigen" is a verb in German.
