German · Greetings & Phrases
Entschuldigung
Excuse me / Sorry
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
Used to apologize or get attention.
Example
Entschuldigung, wo ist der Bahnhof?
Excuse me, where is the train station?
Etymology
'Entschuldigung' comes from 'entschuldigen', meaning 'to excuse' or 'to forgive'. It has roots in the concept of asking for forgiveness, tracing back to the Middle Ages.
How & Where It’s Used
Typically used in formal and informal settings to apologize or get someone's attention, 'Entschuldigung' is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts.