I didn't mean to in German

When to use it: Say this when you are really sorry for something specific.

Echt makes this stronger than Tut mir leid.

Say it: Echt uses the ch in ich, not the ch in ach.

When to use it: Say this when you did not do it on purpose.

Keine sits with Absicht to say it was not on purpose.

Say it: Absicht uses the ch in ich, not the ch in ach.

When to use it: Say this to accept an apology and drop the matter.

This is a short way to accept an apology.

When to use it: Say this when a small accident is already fine.

This is a short way to say the matter is already closed.

Say it: Schon starts with sch, as in Schule.

When to use it: Promise this after you apologise, so it stays a one-off.

The verb passiert comes second in this main clause.

When to use it: Ask this when you want to fix what you did.

The question word comes first, then the verb kann.

Say it: Gutmachen puts the stress on the first syllable.