sorry

In a sentence

• Förlåt att jag kom för sent.

  Sorry for being late.

  Here, the word 'sorry' expresses an apology for an action (being late). It is used to convey regret for the inconvenience caused to others.

• Jag är verkligen ledsen för det som har hänt.

  I am really sorry for what happened.

  In this usage, 'sorry' signifies empathizing with someone and expressing regret for a situation or occurrence that might have caused discomfort or grief.

• Ursäkta, kan jag störa dig en sek?

  Sorry, can I interrupt you for a second?

  Here, 'sorry' is used politely to request permission or to bring attention before asking or interrupting someone.