I feel sorry for what I did. vs I feel sorry for what I have done

Both phrases are correct and can be used interchangeably. They convey the same meaning and are commonly used in English. The choice between 'did' and 'have done' does not significantly change the overall message of expressing regret for past actions.

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I feel sorry for what I did.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express regret for a specific action or behavior in the past.

Examples:

I feel sorry for what I did to hurt you.
She feels sorry for what she did at the party.

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A person I feel sorry for.
Actually, it's your dad I feel sorry for.
The only thing I feel sorry for.
It's your sister I feel sorry for.
It's Gillian I feel sorry for.
It's your mother I feel sorry for.
It's the boy I feel sorry for.
Boy, do I feel sorry for Margaret.
No, in fact I feel sorry for her.
And quite frankly, I feel sorry for him.
Sometimes I feel sorry for her.
Honestly, I feel sorry for you.
You needn't think I feel sorry for you.
But I feel sorry for you.
Poor girl! I feel sorry for her.
Now, I feel sorry for him.
I guess... I feel sorry for him.
So... I feel sorry for her.
Hardly. I feel sorry for her.
Actually, I Feel Sorry For Vivian.

Alternatives:

I feel sorry for my actions.
I regret what I did.
I apologize for my behavior.
I am sorry for my mistake.
I feel remorseful for my actions.

I feel sorry for what I have done

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used to express regret for a specific action or behavior in the past. The use of 'have done' emphasizes the completion of the action.

Examples:

I feel sorry for what I have done to you.
He feels sorry for what he has done to his family.

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Mrs. Chin, I am very sorry for what I have done.
And I feel sorry for Lizzy, because she's done little to deserve it.
Mr President, honourable Commissioners-designate, I have to say that I feel sorry for you in a way.
I feel sorry for people without willpower.
No, I'd like to believe you. I feel sorry for you Gilbert was too upright and pure to have done that
"It was just a sudden whim, but I'm deeply sorry for what I have done."
I feel sorry for you, Ken, because in your way you've been as lonely as I have.
Let them condemn me. I did not kill Vargas, but I will pay for what I have done.
For what I have done, neither my king nor others are to blame.
For what I have done to this family.
He tortures me for what I have done.
I don't know what I'd have done if I didn't feel sorry for your father.
I feel sorry for your kind.
Boy, do I feel sorry for Margaret.
I feel sorry for them kids.
No, in fact I feel sorry for her.
I feel sorry for you, Krynkin.
And I feel sorry for your family.
I feel sorry for you, boy.
I feel sorry for you, Billy.

Alternatives:

I feel sorry for my actions.
I regret what I have done.
I apologize for my behavior.
I am sorry for my mistake.
I feel remorseful for my actions.

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I feel sorry for what I did. vs I feel sorry for what I have done