Sympathy is feeling for someone
without specifically understanding what they’re feeling. There are
some expressions to show our sympathy to other people. Some of the examples are
shown below:
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Oh, I am sorry to hear that.
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That’s too bad.
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What a pity of you!
·
Be patient! It would be better soon.
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I take my sympathy to you.
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I sympathize with your condition.
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It would be OK soon.
There are also some responses to
accept sympathy from other people. Here the examples:
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Thank you very much.
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It’s very kind of you.
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I hope so.
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That’s a pity, isn’t it?
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Thanks for your sympathy.
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Thanks for your support.
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I would be OK, thank you very much for your support.
The use of the expression should
determine the context of situation. It will be different expression used in
different context of situation. These expressions below show sequence of
the formality, from the most formal to less formal situation.
Dialog Example:
Rina : Hi, Doni. What’s up? You look so sad.
Doni : Yeah, my grandpa died last night.
Rina : Really? I’m sorry to hear that.
Doni : Thanks.
Rina : If I’m not mistaken, he is in Bandung, right?
Doni : Yes. We haven’t visited him yet.
Rina : Does your family plan to go to Bandung?
Doni : Yes. Tonight. We are going to leave for Bandung.
Rina : Oh, I hope your family will be fine.
Doni : Thanks a lot, Rina.
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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.
Najmi : I am so glad you are safe from the
accident. Why don’t you come to my hose then?
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