CEFR A2 · Phrases

it's a shame

/ɪts ə ʃeɪm/ Headword: it's 📚 Module 5: Travel and Tourism (p.333-334)

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

If you say 'it's a shame', you mean that a situation or event is regrettable and causes disappointment or sadness.

Synonyms

it's a pity it's unfortunate what a pity

Antonyms

it's great it's wonderful it's fantastic

Translations

it's a shame in your language

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عربي

إنه لأمر مخجل تعني أن الوضع مؤسف ويسبب خيبة أمل.

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اردو

یہ شرم کی بات ہے کا مطلب ہے کہ کوئی صورتحال افسوسناک ہے۔

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हिंदी

यह शर्म की बात है का अर्थ है कि कोई स्थिति दुखदायी या निराशाजनक है।

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中文

“太遗憾了”意味着某种情况或事件令人遗憾。

Easy Explanation

You say 'it's a shame' when something bad or disappointing happens. It means you feel sorry about it. It's often used for small disappointments.

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Memory TipThink of 'shame' here as meaning 'pity' or 'regret'.

Contextual Examples

It's a shame (it's regrettable) that the concert was canceled due to the rain.

She felt it's a shame (it's disappointing) that more people didn't attend the charity event.

Don't you think it's a shame (it's too bad) to waste such a beautiful day indoors?

Pronunciation & Context