An apology and follow-up message · Apologising for missing a meeting

Apologising for missing a meeting in context, with bilingual examples and practice.

Application goal: Apologising for missing a meeting.

State the purpose, suggest a time and place, and ask for confirmation. If you decline, offer an alternative when possible.

Context: An apology and follow-up message. Identify the wording that achieves this goal, then adapt the details to a situation of your own.

Practical examples

I apologise for missing our call this morning.

أعتذر عن تفويت مكالمتنا هذا الصباح.

My train was delayed, and I could not find a quiet place.

تأخر قطاري، ولم أتمكن من العثور على مكان هادئ.

I should have sent you a message earlier.

كان ينبغي أن أرسل لك رسالة في وقت أبكر.

Are you available for a call tomorrow afternoon?

هل أنت متاح لمكالمة بعد ظهر الغد؟

I can speak at any time between one and three.

يمكنني التحدث في أي وقت بين الواحدة والثالثة.

Please let me know which time is best for you.

يرجى إخباري بالوقت الأنسب لك.

Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: I apologise for missing our call this morning.
2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: يرجى إخباري بالوقت الأنسب لك.
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