how to pronounce verzeihung

/fɛɐ̯ˈtsaɪ̯ʊŋ/

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verzeihung is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of verzeihung in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:

“… das bitte ich sie um verzeihung da haben …”

meanings of verzeihung

noun:

Forgiveness.

verzeihung frequency in german - C2 level of CEFR

the word verzeihung occurs in german on average 4.9 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.