Entschuldigen Sie die Störung.

Entschuldigen Sie die Störung.
Sorry to bother you.

Meaning

Entschuldigen Sie die Störung. means Sorry to bother you..

When to use

Softens an interruption. Use this to keep a conversation polite, warm, or less abrupt.

How it works

Treat this as a ready-made phrase first. After it feels familiar, compare the translation and pronunciation chunks to see which part carries the request, object, place, or politeness.

Nuance

Safe default for strangers unless the note says otherwise. German may switch between du and Sie; this phrase is chosen to stay useful for beginners.

Watch out

Avoid translating word by word when speaking. Say the phrase as a complete chunk first.

Useful detail

German learners should focus on when the phrase is natural, not only its literal translation. Category: Social and polite.

Notes

Softens an interruption. Safe default for strangers unless the note says otherwise.

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