it's a shame — an expression used to show sympathy or disappointment about something unfortunate
Part of speech: INTERJECTION
Definition: an expression used to show sympathy or disappointment about something unfortunate
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪts ə ʃeɪm/
Korean meaning: 안타깝거나 유감스러운 일에 대해 실망이나 동정을 표현하는 감탄사
Korean pronunciation: 잇츠 어 **쉐**임
Example Sentences
- It's a shame my phone died right when I was about to win the game.
- It's such a shame that the concert was cancelled due to rain.
- What a shame! I just finished eating when the pizza delivery arrived.
it's a shame
INTERJECTION//ɪts ə ʃeɪm//
an expression used to show sympathy or disappointment about something unfortunate

an expression used to show sympathy or disappointment about something unfortunate
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It's a shame to lose the game, but don't put the blame on others
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Origin
shame은 고대 영어 'scamu'에서 유래하여, 게르만어족의 '덮다, 숨기다'라는 의미에서 발전했습니다. 부끄러워서 얼굴을 가리고 싶은 마음에서 나온 표현이에요.
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“It's a shame my phone died right when I was about to win the game.”
“It's such a shame that the concert was cancelled due to rain.”
“What a shame! I just finished eating when the pizza delivery arrived.”
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