German phrase

Ich werde mich um ~ verspäten.

Meaning

I'll be ___ late

When to use it

Says the arrival will be late. Common in messages to friends or coworkers; casual in tone.

Example dialogue

Ich werde mich um zehn Minuten verspäten.

I'll be ten minutes late.

Kein Problem, ich warte.

No problem, I'll wait.

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