______してごめんなさい
(So) sorry for + 動詞-ing
______するべきだった
I should've + 動詞 (過去分詞)
次は____ようにするね
I promise to + 動詞 + next time
Time to practice with life situations! Here's how to do it:
Of course this is not the only way to apologize. There are many more ways to do so. This is just a simple guide to get you started!
(So) sorry for being late.
I should've come earlier.
I promise to be early next time.
I promise not to be late next time.
(So) sorry for shouting at you just now.
I should've stayed calm.
I promise to be more patient next time.
Sorry for causing you so much trouble.
I should've been more careful.
I promise to be more careful next time.
Sorry for being so busy recently.
I should've made more time for us.
I promise to spend more time with you, okay?
(So) sorry for missing your party yesterday.
I should've made time for it.
I promise to prioritize it next time!
(So) sorry for lying to you.
I should've told you the truth.
I promise not to lie to you again.
I promise to be honest with you next time.
(So) sorry for hiding this from you.
I should've told you everything.
I promise to be honest with you next time.
(So) sorry for stepping on your foot.
I should've been more careful.
I promise to be more careful next time.
(So) sorry to keep you waiting.**
I should've come earlier.
I promise to be punctual next time.