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German language question.....?

What is the difference between "entschuldigen" and "es tut mir leid." I'm under the impression that entshuldigen is used when you want to get someones attention and es tut mir leid is used to apologize. Is this correct?

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  • Rain
    Lv 7
    9 years ago
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    entschuldigen : to apologize

    Entschuldigung : excuse me, pardon, sorry

    es tut mir leid : i am sorry

    Source(s): native
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