| Level | A1 |
|---|---|
| Kind | adjective |
| Front | sorry |
| IPA | /ˈsɒri ; US also ˈsɔːri / adjective (sorrier; sorriest) |
| Back | üzgün |
| Back 2 | sorry (adjective) /ˈsɒri
; US also ˈsɔːri
/ adjective (sorrier; sorriest)
1 [not
before a noun] sorry (to see, hear, etc.); sorry that …
sad or disappointed
üzgün
I was sorry to hear that you've been ill.
I am sorry that we have to leave so soon.
‘Simon's mother died last week.’ ‘Oh, I am
sorry (çok üzüldüm).’
2 [not
before a noun] sorry (for/about sth); sorry (to do sth/that …)
used for excusing
yourself for sth that you have done
üzgün
I'm awfully sorry for spilling that coffee.
I'm sorry I've kept you all waiting.
Sizleri beklettiğim
için özür dilerim.
I'm sorry to disturb you so late in the
evening, but I wonder if you can help me.
I'm so sorry that I've disturbed your meal.
I'll phone again later.
3 [only
before a noun]
very bad
berbat, acınacak
The house was in a sorry state when
we first moved in.
They were a sorry sight when they
finally got home.
IDIOMS
be/feel
sorry for sb
to feel sadness or
pity for sb
… için
üzülmek, acımak
I feel very sorry for the families of the victims.
Stop feeling sorry for yourself!
I'm
sorry
used for politely
saying no to sth, disagreeing with sth or introducing bad news
maalesef, özür
dilerim
‘Would you like to come to supper on
Friday?’ ‘I'm sorry, I'm busy that evening.’
I'm sorry, I don't agree with you. I think
we should accept the offer.
I'm sorry to tell you that your application
has been unsuccessful.
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