Zoeken
to apologize
01
zich verontschuldigen, excuseren
to tell a person that one is sorry for having done something wrong
Intransitive: to apologize | to apologize for a mistake or wrongdoing
Example
When realizing the mistake, he promptly apologized to his friend for the misunderstanding.
It is important to apologize if you accidentally hurt someone's feelings, even unintentionally.
In a professional setting, it is common to apologize for any errors and take responsibility.
02
verdedigen, rechtvaardigen
to defend or justify one’s actions or beliefs, often through explanation or argument
Intransitive
Example
The historian apologized for the controversial theory, providing a detailed defense of his research.
In the debate, she apologized for the proposal, presenting logical reasons for why it was necessary.
The company ’s spokesperson apologized for the backlash, offering a defense based on their market research.
