Sympathy Expression

Sympathy expression is an expression or feeling of pity and sorrow when we know and see someone or people are unlucky or have trouble and in bad condition. By expressing sympathy we want to show our concern or carefulness on other people’s condition.

How can we give sympathy expression to someone?

We express it directly to him/her orally or we can use a letter or card by post also by short message service (sms),e-mail,television,radio,and news paper if he/she who got the trouble is far from us.

Here are some expressions we can use to show our sympathy?

1.I’m sorry to hear that

2.Oh,dear. I know jhow it feels

3.What a terrible situation for you

4.Poor you

5.What a shame

6.You must be upset

7.Please accept my condolences!

8.You have my deepest sympathy

9.What a terrible situation!

10.That is a pitty/shame!

11.Oh,that’s awful

Example of sympathy Expression

Bobby   :  Ani,what’s wrong with you?

Ani         :  I think I’ve lost my motorbike’s key

Bobby   :  How upsetting! Anyway,have you checked in your pocket?

Ani         :  I have,but it wasn’t there

Bobby   :  Let me help you find it

Ani         :   Thanks