Day 13 - "I'm sorry to hear that"

유감이야

 

의미 분석

• 상대방의 안타까운 소식을 들었을 때 위로하거나 공감할 때 사용

주의사항

1. 진심 어린 태도: 이 표현을 사용할 때는 진심으로 상대방의 상황에 공감하는 태도를 보여야 함
2. 추가적인 위로 제공: 단순히 유감을 표하는 것 외에도 상대방이 더 위로받을 수 있도록 추가적인 위로의 말을 덧붙이면 좋음
3. 적절한 상황 사용: 상대방의 안타까운 소식을 들었을 때 적절하게 사용하며 너무 가벼운 상황에서는 사용하지 않도록 주의

 

기본 예문

 

• 학교 생활
  • 학생 A: "I didn't do well on my final exams."
  • 학생 B: "I'm sorry to hear that. You worked so hard all semester. Is there anything I can do to help you prepare for the next term?"
  • 학생 A: "Thanks, I appreciate it. Maybe we can study together next time."
• 직장 생활
  • 직원 A: "I didn't get the promotion I was hoping for."
  • 직원 B: "I'm sorry to hear that. You've been working really hard. Perhaps this means there's an even better opportunity waiting for you. Do you want to talk about it?"
  • 직원 A: "Thanks, I could use someone to talk to."
• 여행 계획
  • 친구 A: "Our trip to Italy got canceled due to the travel restrictions."
  • 친구 B: "I'm sorry to hear that. You must be so disappointed after all that planning. Maybe we can look into other destinations or reschedule for a later date?"
  • 친구 A: "Yeah, that sounds like a good idea."
• 취미 활동
  • 친구 A: "The photography contest I entered was canceled."
  • 친구 B: "I'm sorry to hear that. You were so excited about it. Maybe you can use this extra time to work on your portfolio for the next competition?"
  • 친구 A: "That's a good suggestion. I'll do that."
• 헬스 및 피트니스
  • 동료 A: "I hurt my ankle and can't go to the gym for a while."
  • 동료 B: "I'm sorry to hear that. That must be really frustrating for you. Is there anything I can do to help, like bringing you some healthy meals or helping with your rehab exercises?"
  • 동료 A: "Thanks, I appreciate your support."
• 가족 대화
  • 엄마: "Our family reunion got postponed because of the bad weather."
  • 아들: "I'm sorry to hear that. I know everyone was looking forward to it. Maybe we can have a virtual get-together instead?"
  • 엄마: "That's a good idea. Let's plan for that."

 

 

표현을 다른 식으로 바꿔 쓸 수 있는 예시와 설명

 

• That's unfortunate
  • Original: I'm sorry to hear that you didn't get the promotion.
  • Alternative: That's unfortunate that you didn't get the promotion. You've been working so hard.
  • Explanation: "That's unfortunate"는 "그것은 안타깝다"는 뜻으로, 유사한 의미를 전달합니다.
• I sympathize with you
  • Original: I'm sorry to hear that your trip was canceled.
  • Alternative: I sympathize with you that your trip was canceled. You must be very disappointed.
  • Explanation: "I sympathize with you"는 "당신에게 공감합니다"라는 뜻으로, 더 공손한 표현입니다.
• I regret to hear
  • Original: I'm sorry to hear that the event was postponed.
  • Alternative: I regret to hear that the event was postponed. I know you were looking forward to it.
  • Explanation: "I regret to hear"는 "그것을 듣게 되어 유감입니다"라는 뜻으로, 공식적인 상황에서 사용할 수 있습니다.
• That's really too bad
  • Original: I'm sorry to hear that you hurt your ankle.
  • Alternative: That's really too bad that you hurt your ankle. I hope you recover quickly.
  • Explanation: "That's really too bad"는 "그것은 정말 안타깝다"는 뜻으로, 좀 더 캐주얼한 표현입니다.
• I'm sad to hear
  • Original: I'm sorry to hear that the contest was canceled.
  • Alternative: I'm sad to hear that the contest was canceled. You were so excited about it.
  • Explanation: "I'm sad to hear"는 "그것을 듣게 되어 슬프다"는 뜻으로, 감정적으로 더 가까운 표현입니다.