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 Sorry [to disturb/for disturbing]?2 replies Forums · General English Grammar & Vocabulary, Listening & Speaking · General English Grammar Questions Sorry [to disturb/for disturbing]. What is the difference between these two? Thanks in advance Veteran Member7,658 Rex: I would always use the construction 'sorry for' when it comes to sadness or unpleasant situations.I felt sorry for the number of beggers I saw when I visited India. I have learnt to say 'sorry to disturb' someone. Full Member358 1, Sorry to disturb you... but... Sounds like you are about to disturb somebody (ask them a question for example). Maybe it could be a polite way to say excuse me. 2, Sorry for disturbing you... Sounds like you are apologizing for something you have done (playing your music too loudly). Regular Member531 | Have a question? People are waiting to help. Interesting stuff Related forum topics:Sorry?I am sorryI'm as a muslim and as a human, I'm sorry about...Difference between THERE and IT?difference between polysemy and homonymy?Who or Whom (yet again, sorry)?Sorry but...?She is sorry for his husband having many defects.?''I'm extremely sorry about that.'' ''I'm...There is nothing to be sorry about.?gremlins, sorry of?Between the...?Sorry to disturb you just now? |
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