Showing Care/ Sympathy
Sympathy is feeling for someone without specifically understanding what they’re feeling.There are some expressions to show our sympathy to other people. Some of the examples are shown below.
Oh, I am sorry to hear that
That’s too bad
What a pity of you !
Be patient, it would be better soon
I take my sympathy to you
I sympathize with your condition
I know how is your feeling
It would be OK soon.
There are also some responses to accept sympathy from other people. Here the examples.
Thank you very much
It’s very kind of you
I hope so
That’s a pity, isn’t it?
Thanks for your sympathy
Thanks for your support
I would be OK, thank you very much for your support
The use of the expression should determine the context of situation. it will be different expression used in different context of situation.
These expressions below show sequence of the formality, from the most formal to less formal situation
Contoh Dialog Bahasa Inggris Expressing Sympathy
Contoh 1:
Gabriel : Hi John, how are you? long time we did not see since one year ago.
John : Hi Gabriel. I’m pretty okay. You look so fat now.
Gabriel : Indeed, it’s because of my unhealthy lifestyle.
John : By the way, what about Tim? He works in a office with you, doesn’t he?
Gabriel : Yes, but Tim has been having a lot of troubles lately. I think he might be getting a divorce.
John : I’m sorry to hear about Tim’s problems. I hope things get better for him soon.
Contoh 2:
beberapa contoh dialog bahasa inggris expressing sympathy atau simpatikRoyhan : Would you mind help me to lock the door please?
Aliya : Not at all, where is the key.
Royhan : Here you are.
Aliya : Ok. auw.. (Aliya’s screaming)
Royhan : what’s the matter?
Aliya : I hurt my finger
Royhan : Uh.. that’s awful.
Contoh 3:
Jack : Why are you in hurry Tina?
Tina : I have to go to hospital now.
Jack : Are you sick? you look okay.
Tina : No, but my mother got an accident. A bus crashed her motor cycle on the way home.
Jack : Uh, that’s ghastly, I hope your mother will be okay soon.
Tina : Okay, thanks.
Dialog Example 4
Rina : Hi, Doni. What’s up? You look so sad.
Doni : Yea, my grandpa died last night.
Rina : Really? I’m sorry to hear that.
Doni : Thanks.
Rina : If I’m not mistaken, he is in Bandung, right?
Doni : Yes. We haven’t visited him yet.
Rina : Does your family plan to go to Bandung?
Doni : Yes. Tonight. We are going to leave for Bandung.
Rina : Oh, I hope your family will be fine.
Doni : Thanks a lot, Rina.
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Hilal : Hi, Najmi. This is Hilal. Do you still remember me?
Najmi : Oh, Hilal. How are you?
Hilal : Fine, thank you. And how have you been?
Najmi : I feel great. Why are you here?
Hilal : Well, I want to visit my nephew. Listen, Najmi. I would like to apologize for not being able to present at your wedding party.
Najmi : That’s all right. But you missed meeting our old friends.
Hilal : I know. Well, actually I was on our way to your party when suddenly a car hit me.
Najmi : Oh, dear. That’s awful. Are you OK?
Hilal : I was fine. But I had to my car.
Najmi : I am so glad you are safe from the accident. Why don’t you come to my hose then?
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