LANGUAGE FOR SAYING SORRY

To emphasise how you feel

Examples

I'm really sorry...

I'm really sorry, Peter, I didn't mean to lose your book.

I'm so sorry...

I'm so sorry I forgot your birthday, Oliver!

To say why you're sorry

Examples

Sorry about...

Sorry about the mess. I'll clear up later.

Sorry for...

Sorry for taking your DVD.

To say sorry without using the words 'I'm sorry'!

I'd like to apologise for...

I'd like to apologise for the way I spoke to you earlier.

VOCABULARY AROUND SAYING SORRY

to apologise to sb for doing sth
to say sorry, to ask for forgiveness, to express regret

to hurt someone's feelings
to make someone feel upset or unhappy

a misunderstanding
this can mean 'a small disagreement'

trouble
unhappiness, distress, worry or danger

a hard time
a difficult time

to be out of order (informal)
to be impolite or rude