When you say „entschuldigen, " why do you add Sie after it?
- German
Adding "Sie" adds formality. When asking a stranger on the street for directions e.g.:
- Entschuldigen Sie bitte. Wissen Sie, wo [Ort] ist?
Though simply saying "Entschuldigung, ..." is also fine.
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- German
jemanden entschuldigen
Entschuldigen Sie mich. (Excuse me.)
sich entschuldigen
Ich entschuldige mich. (I am sorry.)
Entschuldigung. (Sorry.)
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- German
Adding "Sie" adds formality. When asking a stranger on the street for directions e.g.:
- Entschuldigen Sie bitte. Wissen Sie, wo [Ort] ist?
Though simply saying "Entschuldigung, ..." is also fine.
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