What a pity!



What a pity!

 and What a shame!
Fig. an expression of consolation meaning That's too bad. (Can also be used sarcastically.) Bill: I'm sorry to tell you that the cat died today. Mary: What a pity! Mary: The cake is ruined! Sally: What a shame!

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
JarethJER-əth (English), JAR-əth (English)Popular Culture
Hideyoshihee-de-yo-sheeJapanese
Yankel-Yiddish
Clementinakle-men-TEE-nah (Italian, Spanish), klə-mən-TEE-nə (Portuguese)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
SemİR-Turkish
Serrenasə-REEN-əEnglish (Rare)