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Let’s take a closer look at these three conversations.
First, do you remember how Ben Lee says,
"Excuse me."
Entschuldigung.
In this context, Entschuldigung is used to get someone's attention, and translates as "Excuse me." Entschuldigung.
Entschuldigung.
This is a formal expression. Ben uses it because he’s speaking with someone he doesn’t know.
Note: This expression can also be used as a mild apology, but here Ben uses it to get the attention of the person he’s chasing after.
Do you remember how the passenger acknowledges Ben by saying,
"Yes?"
Ja?
Ja? "Yes?" Ja?.
Ja?
The second part of the conversation takes place after Ben returns the passenger’s wallet.
Do you remember how the passenger says,
"Thank you."
Danke!
Danke! "Thank you!" Danke!
Danke!
To add more emphasis to your appreciation, you could say, Vielen Dank, literally, "many thanks," but translates as "thanks a lot." Vielen Dank. This is an idiomatic expression used throughout all of Germany.
Do you remember how Ben says,
"You’re welcome."
Bitte.
"You're welcome."
Bitte. Bitte.
Bitte literally means "please."
“You’re welcome” is one of the most common translations, but this is a versatile phrase that can be used in multiple situations with many translations. So you will come into contact with it a lot.
After the train doors shut and Ben misses his train, do you remember how the passenger apologies to Ben by saying,
"I’m sorry…"
Entschuldigung...
In this context, Entschuldigung..., means "I’m sorry…"
Entschuldigung...
The passenger feels responsible for Ben missing his train and is apologizing.
The meaning of Entschuldigung depends on context.
Do you remember how Ben replies,
"No Problem."
Kein Problem.
This starts with Kein, which means "no." Kein. Kein.
Next is Problem, "problem." Problem. Problem.
All together, kein Problem. "No problem."
Kein Problem
This is a common phrase used to express that things are alright.
Entschuldigung is a universal form which can be used in formal and informal situations.
In informal situations, you may hear your peers saying entschuldige, and for formal situations Entschuldigen Sie.
Another equally common expression for apologizing is tut mir leid. Literally it means "does me sorrow," but translates as "I'm sorry." Tut mir leid.

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