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I'm sorry for what I did vs I'm sorry for what I've done

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English to apologize for past actions. The choice between them depends on personal preference and context. Generally, “have done” refers to the recent past, whereas “did” could refer to something that happened a long time ago.
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I'm sorry for what I did

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to apologize for past actions.

This phrase is used to express regret for a specific action that was done in the past.

Examples:

  • I'm sorry for what I did yesterday.
  • I'm sorry for what I did to hurt you.
  • I'm sorry for what I did at the party.
  • I'm sorry for what I did.
  • One more thing - I'm sorry for what I did.
  • All you need to know is that I'm sorry for what I did.
  • I'm sorry for what I did to Keith... and to the people who love him.
  • Minnie, I'm sorry for what I did the other night.
  • I'm talking about us. I'm sorry for what I did wrong.
  • All right, I'm sorry for what I did. I promise I won't do it again.
  • That's good, Josh. I'm sorry for what I did.
  • I'm sorry for what I did and - and what almost happened.
  • You know, I don't even know how to say this, but I just want you to know that I'm sorry for what I did.
  • First of all, I just wanted to say that I'm sorry for what I did, and to thank you for sending my little girl home to me.
  • And I'm sorry for what I did and... I'm sorry that I don't remember doing it.
  • I'm sorry for what I did.
  • I'm sorry for what I did, Master.
  • I'm sorry for what I did the other day.
  • Okay? I'm sorry for what I did.
  • I'm sorry for what I did to you.
  • You are very beautiful Ángela, I'm really sorry for what I did.
  • Listen, man, Shelly, I'm so sorry for what I did to you in your dream.
  • I'm not sorry for what I did, but I am sorry that it had to be done.

Alternatives:

  • I apologize for my actions.
  • I regret what I did.
  • I'm sorry for my behavior.

I'm sorry for what I've done

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to apologize for past actions.

This phrase is used to express regret for actions that have been done in the past and may still have an impact on the present.

Examples:

  • I'm sorry for what I've done to you.
  • I'm sorry for what I've done to cause this mess.
  • I'm sorry for what I've done in the past.
  • I'm sorry for what I've done just a while ago.
  • I'm sorry for what I've done, For what I've done to the men that I've betrayed.
  • I'm truly sorry for what I've done to you and yours.
  • And I'm deeply sorry... for what I've done to him.
  • And I'm sorry what I've done to the ice cream machine.
  • Mrs. Russell, I'm sorry if I've done something to offend you.
  • I'm sorry, what I done out there, going to the whip.
  • I'm very sorry forwhat I've done. I promise I'll never do it again.
  • Sorry I done what I did.
  • And I am so sorry I've done to us.
  • I never felt sorry for anything I done... other than hurting my family.
  • What I\'ve done...
  • I'm not sorry for what I did, but I am sorry that it had to be done.
  • I'm just trying to tell God how sorry I am for what I've done.
  • I'm sorry for what I did.
  • I'm sorry for what I did.
  • I'm so sorry for what I said.
  • I'm sorry for what I did, Master.
  • To my wife, I am sorry I've done this to you.
  • You know, Jeeter, I feel just about as sorry for what Dude done... as anything I ever seen in my life.

Alternatives:

  • I apologize for my actions.
  • I regret what I've done.
  • I'm sorry for my behavior.

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