Apologizing
To apologize is to tell someone that you are sorry for having done something that has caused him inconvenience or unhappiness:
Examples:
I must apologize to Isabel for my late arrival.
I'd like to apologize for my trouble making.
Trains may be subject to delay on the northern line. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Here are some expressions you can use to make and respond to apologies
Making apologies:
I am sorry
I do apologize for...
I must apologize for...
I apologize for...
I'd like to apologize for...
I am so sorry for...
I shouldn't have...
It's all my fault.
I'm ashamed of...
Please, forgive me for...
Excuse me for ...
I'm terribly sorry for...
Pardon me for this...
Please, forgive me for my....
Please, accept my apologies for...
Accepting apologies:apologize
That's all right.
Never mind.
Don't apologize.
It doesn't matter.
Don't worry about it.
Don't mention it.
That's OK.
I quite understand.
You couldn't help it.
Forget about it.
Don't worry about it.
No harm done.
Remember:
"I'd like to apologize" is the short form of "I would like to apologize"
Asking for an apology used to show forgiveness of faults. (Asking for an apology digunakan untuk menyatakan maaf atas suatu kesalahan.)
Sorry, I could not visit you.
We apologize for ourlate arrival.
I am really sorry about that.
Responds:
It’s all right.
Never mind.
No problem.
Forget it.
No worries.
Take it easy.
Example:
Devi : Where have you been? You know what! I have been waiting for you for almost an hour!
Jack : Sorry, but the boss wanted me to finish the letter first.
References
http://www.bahasainggrisoke.com/
http://www.myenglishpages.com/
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