жаль
Translation of жаль
shame
Meaning of жаль
Так говорят, когда что-то грустно или обидно, например если друг не придёт.
something disappointing, e.g. 'What a pity you can't come!'
Transcription and pronunciation of жаль
- Transcription
- [ˈʐalʲ]
- In Latin letters
- zhal
Traps and common mistakes
Жаль or стыд?
стыд
стыд = shame, feeling bad about what you did
Don't say Какой стыд! for bad luck. Something sad — Как жаль!; something you did wrong — Какой стыд!
Он покраснел от стыда.
He went red with shame.
Как жаль, что концерт отменили!
What a shame the concert was cancelled!
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It's a shame you can't come.
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Жаль, что ты не можешь прийти.
What a shame! It's raining.
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Как жаль! Идёт дождь.
жаль synonyms
What's the difference between жаль, жалко, and обидно
The same, a bit more colloquial.
Disappointing, often when you almost got something.
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жаль belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings →". Start with a short set of 5 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Questions about this word
What does жаль mean?
something disappointing, e.g. 'What a pity you can't come!'
How do you pronounce жаль?
жаль is pronounced [ˈʐalʲ], in Latin letters “zhal”.
How is жаль used in a sentence?
It's a shame you can't come. Translation: Жаль, что ты не можешь прийти.
Is жаль part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?
Yes, жаль (shame) can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is жаль part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, жаль (shame) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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