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what a pity

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌwʌt ə ˈpɪti/ · UK /ˌwɒt ə ˈpɪti/

what a pity means: You say this when you feel sorry or disappointed about something that has happened.

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You say this when you feel sorry or disappointed about something that has happened.

  • What a pity you cannot come!
  • Your favourite café has closed? What a pity!
  • What a pity that we missed the last train.

How to use it: what a pity that… (What a pity that you missed the concert!)

Similar words: what a shame, too bad

Common phrases: what a pity, what a pity that

Questions about what a pity

What does what a pity mean?

You say this when you feel sorry or disappointed about something that has happened.

What is what a pity in other languages?

Türkçe: ne yazık · Español: qué pena · Français: quel dommage · Deutsch: wie schade · Italiano: che peccato · 日本語: 残念だ

How do you pronounce what a pity?

In American English /ˌwʌt ə ˈpɪti/; in British English /ˌwɒt ə ˈpɪti/.

How do you use what a pity in a sentence?

What a pity you cannot come! Your favourite café has closed? What a pity!

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