Sorry to hear that Meaning in English

expression

US

SAR-ee tuh HEER that

UK

SOR-ee too HEE-uh that

Definición

A polite way to show sympathy when someone tells you about a problem or bad news. It's used to express that you feel bad for what the other person has experienced.

Uso & Matices

Used in informal and semi-formal situations; it's common when reacting to small personal disappointments or bad news. For serious events, you might say 'I'm so sorry to hear that.' Do not use for happy news or with strangers in formal situations.

• Spanish: lo siento escuchar eso - lamento escuchar eso
• Portuguese (BR): sinto muito ouvir isso - lamento ouvir isso
• Portuguese (PT): lamento ouvir isso - sinto muito em ouvir isso
• Chinese (Simplified): 很遗憾听到这个
• Chinese (Traditional): 很遺憾聽到這個
• Hindi: यह सुनकर दुख हुआ
• Arabic: آسف لسماع ذلك
• Bengali: এটা শুনে খারাপ লাগল - দুঃখিত শুনে
• Russian: жаль это слышать - мне жаль это слышать
• Japanese: それはお気の毒です - それを聞いて残念です
• Vietnamese: rất tiếc khi nghe vậy - tiếc quá khi biết tin đó
• Korean: 그 소식 듣게 되어 유감이에요 - 안타깝네요
• Turkish: bunu duyduğuma üzüldüm - bunu duymak üzücü
• Urdu: یہ سن کر افسوس ہوا
• Indonesian: ikut sedih mendengarnya - turut prihatin

Oraciones de Ejemplo

I'm sorry to hear that your pet is sick.

basic

She said, 'sorry to hear that,' when she found out I lost my job.

basic

I'm really sorry to hear that your trip was canceled.

basic

Oh no, sorry to hear that. Let me know if you need anything.

natural

Sorry to hear that, but things will get better soon!

natural

Oh wow, that's tough. Sorry to hear that—hang in there.

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