How is the phrase Es tut mir leid translated from German to English

English translation
I'm sorry
phrase

Gesagt, um sich zu entschuldigen oder Mitgefühl zu zeigen.

Said to apologize or to show sympathy.

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  • Es tut mir leid, das war mein Fehler. — I'm sorry, that was my fault.

  • Es tut mir leid, das mit deiner Stelle zu hören. — I'm sorry to hear about your job.

  • Sag einfach, dass es dir leidtut, und meine es ehrlich. — Just say I'm sorry and mean it.

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