Expressing Sympathy

Expressing sympathy is a sentence that show our sympathy to our friends, family or other people when they go through a terrible situation. Here are some expressions we can use to show our sympathy.

Ø I’m sorry to hear that.

Ø Oh, dear. I know how it feels.

Ø What a terrible situation for you!

Ø Poor you.

Ø What a shame!

Ø You must be upset.

Ø Please accept my condolences!

Ø You have my deepest sympathy.

Ø What a terrible situation!

Ø That’s a pity!

Ø Oh, that’s so awful.

Below is an example dialog of expressing sympathy.

Kath     : “Why do you so nervous dear?”

Mellanie : “What a fool, I forgot to bring my homework and assignment. In fact, I prepared them on the desk, but I forgot to bring them.

Kath     : “Oh.. I’m sorry to hear that, Mell”

Mellanie : “So, what must I do?”

Kath     : “I think, you’d better tell the truth to Mrs. Wrame about it. I think she’ll understand. Then, you can submit your work tomorrow”

Mellanie : “You’re right. Thanks for your concern”

Kath     : “Not at all”.