Bedeutung
Expressing regret or disappointment.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase is a key part of 'kigae' (consideration for others). It is often used as a soft rejection. Young people may shorten it to 'Zannen!'.
Keep it light
Don't over-emphasize the 'zannen' part, or it sounds like you are mocking the person.
Bedeutung
Expressing regret or disappointment.
Keep it light
Don't over-emphasize the 'zannen' part, or it sounds like you are mocking the person.
Teste dich selbst
Which is the most appropriate response to a friend canceling plans?
Friend: 'I can't go to the movie.' You: ...
B is the correct way to show empathy for the change of plans.
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Aufgabensammlung
1 AufgabenFriend: 'I can't go to the movie.' You: ...
B is the correct way to show empathy for the change of plans.
🎉 Ergebnis: /1
Häufig gestellte Fragen
1 FragenYes, it is perfectly polite.
Verwandte Redewendungen
残念ながら
specialized formRegrettably
がっかり
synonymDisappointed