Meaning
"I apologize for"는 영어에서 상대방에게 사과할 때 사용하는 표현입니다. 이 표현은 내가 어떤 특정 행동이나 상황에 대해 미안함을 전하고 싶을 때 사용됩니다. 예를 들어, "I apologize for being late"는 "늦어서 죄송합니다"라는 의미입니다.
이 표현은 공손하고 정중한 사과의 의미를 담고 있어, 비즈니스 환경이나 공식적인 자리에서 자주 쓰입니다. "I apologize for" 다음에는 보통 사과의 이유가 되는 구체적인 상황이나 행동이 뒤따릅니다. 예를 들어, "I apologize for the inconvenience"는 "불편을 드려 죄송합니다"라는 뜻입니다.
이 표현을 사용할 때는 상대방의 감정을 존중하고, 진심으로 사과하고 있다는 것을 전달하는 것이 중요합니다. 그러므로 "I apologize for"는 단순한 사과를 넘어서 상대방에게 진정성을 보여주는 중요한 도구로 사용될 수 있습니다.
일상적인 대화에서는 "I'm sorry for"와 유사한 의미로 사용되지만, "I apologize for"가 좀 더 공식적이고 격식을 차린 표현이라는 점을 기억해 두세요.
Today's Sentences
- I apologize for being rude.
- I apologize for telling a lie.
- I apologize for calling so late.
- I apologize for eating your lunch.
- I apologize for leaving without you.
- Writer's Note
01
I apologize for being rude.
Situation 1
How old are you again?
Excuse me?
I apologize for being rude.
I’m glad you realize that it’s a personal and potentially sensitive question.
Situation 2
So if you don’t mind me asking, do you have a boyfriend?
Yes, I mind.
And you shouldn’t ask such personal questions.
그리고 그런 개인적인 질문은 하지 않는 것이 좋습니다.
I apologize for being rude.
I was just interested in getting to know you better.
단지 당신을 더 잘 알고 싶었을 뿐입니다.
It wasn’t offensive but it’s a personal question that I don’t wish to answer.
02
I apologize for telling a lie.
Situation 1
Can I ask you if what you’re saying is true?
No, it’s not true.
I apologize for telling a lie.
거짓말을 해서 죄송합니다.
Why would you lie about something so little?
I think it’s a bad habit.
I didn’t realize it would hurt you.
당신에게 상처를 줄 줄은 몰랐어요.
Situation 2
I apologize for telling a lie.
How could I ever trust you again?
Please give me another chance.
Unless you show me that you can be honest, I’m not sure if this relationship is worth it.
03
I apologize for calling so late.
Situation 1
I apologize for calling so late.
That’s okay.
Were you about to go to call it a night?
I was getting ready for bed but I can talk.
What’s up?
무슨 일이에요?
Situation 2
Hello?
I apologize for calling so late.
But there’s an emergency.
하지만 긴급한 상황입니다.
I’m listening.
The box containing evidence for the new case seems to have been misplaced.
We need them to start the trial.
재판을 시작하려면 그것들이 필요합니다.
04
I apologize for eating your lunch.
Situation 1
Have you seen a box of salad in the fridge?
I saw the salad this morning.
Was it yours?
그거 당신 거였나요?
Yes, it was my lunch.
I shouldn’t have but I ate it.
I apologize for eating your lunch.
당신의 점심을 먹은 것에 대해 사과드립니다.
Situation 2
Have you seen the sandwich I brought home?
You mean the tomato basil sandwich?
That was supposed to be my lunch.
I had no idea it was yours.
I apologize for eating your lunch.
당신의 점심을 먹은 것에 대해 사과드립니다.
05
I apologize for leaving without you.
Situation 1
How was the party?
It was fun.
There was too much drinking.
술을 너무 많이 마셨어요.
I apologize for leaving without you.
But I just couldn’t stand being at the party any longer.
하지만 그 파티에 더 이상 있을 수가 없었어요.
But next time, you should tell me that you’re leaving.
I was worried about you.
나는 너가 걱정됐어.
Situation 2
Hey, I apologize for leaving without you.
That’s okay.
I ended up meeting some interesting people.
결국 몇몇 흥미로운 사람들을 만나게 되었어요.
There were a lot more vendor displays at the convention this year.
I agree!
It was a great event.
정말 멋진 행사였어요.
Writer's Note
Just to review, "to apologize" for something means to feel or say sorry to someone. You may add adverbs that are used to strengthen the meaning of other adverbs and adjectives. They are called degree adverbs because they specify the degree to which an adjective or another adverb applies. In other words, these types of words intensify the overall meaning.
Some examples of adverbs that fit well with "apologize" are:
- very
- extremely
- totally
- really
- sincerely
- highly
- wholeheartedly
- completely
- terribly
- deeply
끔찍하게
Try them out! Try forming your own apology with these adverbs and write them in the comments below. Share your progress and share your mistakes, we'll all here to learn. Cheers😊👍
