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eloefflertoday at 1:35 PM0 repliesview on HN

Literally all of these meanings are used in the same way in German. And actually, the word "Sorry" itself, too.

Not all Germans do it, but I'd say a fair share. I think, because the German "Entschuldigung" is four syllables long :D But that would work the same way and for example in the pub situations you can shout it much better: "Ent-shool-dee-goong?"

I wasn't aware this is something that doesn't work in all English-speaking countries. I may have overused the equivalent of the word in other languages, too. Scusi about that.