German phrase
Ich bin zu spät.
Meaning
I'm late
When to use it
It means you arrived late. Use it to tell someone you are late.
Example dialogue
Guten Morgen, Emma. Warum bist du so spät?
Good morning, Emma. Why are you so late?
Entschuldigung. Ich bin zu spät. Mein Bus kam zu spät.
Sorry. I'm late. My bus was late.