English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i'm sorry i wanted to tell you" Mean?
Learn what "i'm sorry i wanted to tell you" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Beginner
Neutral
Soft
Apologize
I'm sorry, I wanted to tell you.
It is an apology meaning the speaker regrets not saying something earlier.
From Under Her Control, Episode 29
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker apologizes after admitting they wanted to tell the other person something.
Usage Scenario
Use this to apologize and soften a confession or delayed explanation. It sounds natural in personal conversation, but by itself it feels incomplete.
Better ways to say it
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I'm sorry, I wanted to tell you.
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I'm sorry. I wanted to tell you.
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I wanted to tell you, I'm sorry.
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