Swedish · Greetings & Phrases
Förlåt
Sorry
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
An apology for a mistake or inconvenience.
Example
Förlåt att jag är sen.
Sorry that I am late.
Etymology
'Förlåt' means 'Sorry' and comes from the Old Swedish 'förlata,' which means to forgive. It's a term that has evolved in its usage over time.
How & Where It’s Used
'Förlåt' is commonly used to apologize in both formal and informal settings, predominantly in spoken language, recognized throughout the Swedish-speaking population.