I'm sorry for the inconvenience.

Meaning: This is a polite and empathetic way to apologize for causing someone trouble or disruption. It shows that you recognize the impact of your actions and that you regret any discomfort you may have caused.

Choice of Words: I'm is a contraction of 'I am', which is the first person singular form of the verb 'to be'. Sorry is an adjective that expresses regret or apology for something. For is a preposition that indicates the reason or purpose for something. The is a definite article that refers to a specific or particular thing. Inconvenience is a noun that refers to a situation or circumstance that causes difficulty or discomfort.

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