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schade

/ˈʃaːdə/· adjective

a pity, a shame

Schade! — one word when a plan doesn't work out.

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schade
a pity, a shame

Schade, dass du nicht kommen kannst.

It's a pity you can't come.

Word family

schadeder Schadendamageschadento harmschädlichharmful

Common combinations

  • Schade!What a pity!
  • wie schadewhat a shame
  • zu schade fürtoo good for

Real examples

  • Schade, das Konzert ist ausverkauft.What a pity, the concert is sold out.
  • Es ist schade, dass ihr schon fahrt.It's a shame you're leaving already.
  • Für den Müll ist der Pullover zu schade.The jumper is too good to throw away.

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