what a pity! — an expression of sympathy or regret about something unfortunate
Part of speech: INTERJECTION
Definition: an expression of sympathy or regret about something unfortunate
Pronunciation (IPA): /wʌt ə ˈpɪti/
Korean meaning: 불행하거나 아쉬운 일에 대한 안타까움을 표현하는 감탄사
Korean pronunciation: 왓 어 **피**티
Example Sentences
- What a pity! I just finished the last slice of pizza when you arrived.
- What a pity that the weather turned bad on our wedding day.
- What a pity! My phone died right when I was about to take the perfect selfie.
what a pity!
INTERJECTION//wʌt ə ˈpɪti//
an expression of sympathy or regret about something unfortunate
She missed the last train by seconds and sighed, 'What a pity!'
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
pity는 고대 프랑스어 'pitié'에서 유래되었으며, 라틴어 'pietas'(경건함, 동정심)에서 나왔습니다. 원래는 종교적 헌신을 의미했지만 점차 동정심과 안타까움의 감정을 나타내게 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“What a pity! I just finished the last slice of pizza when you arrived.”
“What a pity that the weather turned bad on our wedding day.”
“What a pity! My phone died right when I was about to take the perfect selfie.”
“What a pity that such a talented artist died so young.”
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