expressions of sympathy

Expressions of SYMPATHY

GIVING SYMPATHY ON MINOR

What’s shame What’s pity That’s a nuisance That’s too bad That’s pity Oh dear

GIVING SYMPATHY ON SERIOUS ACCIDENT

Goodness! How terrible! How Awful! How dreadful!

GIVING SYMPATHY ON PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES

I’m sorry to hear that I’m sorry about that I’m really sorry for them Please accept my deepest sympathy Send my deepest condolence! Please accept my condolences!

 

Below is a sample of the dialogue using the expressions of SYMPATHY

Hilal	: Hi, Najmi. This is Hilal. Do you still remember me?.
Najmi	: Oh, Hilal. How are you?.
Hilal	: Fine, thank you. And how have you been?
Najmi	: I feel great. Why are you here?
Hilal	: Well, I want to visit my nephew. Listen, Najmi. I would like to apologize for not being able to present at your wedding party..
Najmi	: That’s all right. But you missed meeting our old friends
Hilal	: I know. Well, actually I was on our way to your party when suddenly a car hit me.
Najmi	: Oh, dear. That’s awful. Are you OK?
Hilal	: I was fine. But I had to repair my car.
Najmi	: I am so glad you are safe from the accident. Why don’t you come to my house then?