Significado
Expressing sympathy or sadness.
Contexto cultural
Expressing pity is not seen as looking down on someone, but as a shared human experience. It is common to hear people say this even to strangers. The concept of 'Mihret' (mercy) is central. Saying 'asaznegn' aligns with the religious duty to be compassionate. Youth use 'አንጀቴን በላው' for a more intense, visceral feeling of pity, especially regarding social injustices seen in the city. The phrase is often used when talking about the 'Tezeta' (longing) for the homeland, expressing a sadness for being away.
Match the Gender
Always check if you are talking about a male (asaznegn), female (asaznechign), or group (asaznugn). It makes you sound much more native!
Not an Apology
Never say this if you are the one who caused the problem. It sounds like you are pitying your victim!
Significado
Expressing sympathy or sadness.
Match the Gender
Always check if you are talking about a male (asaznegn), female (asaznechign), or group (asaznugn). It makes you sound much more native!
Not an Apology
Never say this if you are the one who caused the problem. It sounds like you are pitying your victim!
The 'Aizoh' Combo
After saying 'asaznegn,' it's very kind to follow up with 'አይዞህ' (aizoh) which means 'be strong' or 'cheer up.'
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct form to say 'I feel sorry for her.'
ልጅቷ ምግብ የላትም፣ _______።
Since 'ልጅቷ' (the girl) is feminine, we use the feminine form of the verb.
Fill in the blank with the word for 'very.'
ድመቷ ታማለች፣ ______ አሳዘነችኝ።
'በጣም' (bätam) means 'very' or 'greatly.'
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which phrase is best when you see a group of hungry children?
Use the plural form 'አሳዘኑኝ' for a group of people.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ስልኬ ተሰበረ። (My phone broke.) B: ________!
'ያሳዝናል' (It's a pity/That's sad) is the natural response to a friend's minor misfortune.
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Ayudas visuales
Who are you pitying?
Male
- • አሳዘነኝ
Female
- • አሳዘነችኝ
Group/Elder
- • አሳዘኑኝ
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosልጅቷ ምግብ የላትም፣ _______።
Since 'ልጅቷ' (the girl) is feminine, we use the feminine form of the verb.
ድመቷ ታማለች፣ ______ አሳዘነችኝ።
'በጣም' (bätam) means 'very' or 'greatly.'
Which phrase is best when you see a group of hungry children?
Use the plural form 'አሳዘኑኝ' for a group of people.
A: ስልኬ ተሰበረ። (My phone broke.) B: ________!
'ያሳዝናል' (It's a pity/That's sad) is the natural response to a friend's minor misfortune.
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Preguntas frecuentes
5 preguntasNo, you wouldn't say 'I feel sorry for myself' using this phrase. You would say 'አዝናለሁ' or 'ተከፋሁ' (I am disappointed/sad).
It can be. Telling someone 'አሳዘንከኝ' (I feel sorry for you) directly can sound condescending. It's better to use it when talking *about* someone or a situation.
'አሳዘነኝ' is 'It made ME sad.' 'ያሳዝናል' is 'It is saddening' (general).
Use the plural form: 'አሳዘኑኝ' (asazzänugn).
Yes, you can say 'አሳዘነኝ' about the tragedy of their death, but to the family, use formal condolences.
Frases relacionadas
ያሳዝናል
similarIt is saddening / It's a pity
አንጀቴን በላው
specialized formIt ate my intestines
ምስኪን
similarPoor thing / Pitiful
አዝናለሁ
contrastI am sorry
ልቤ ተነካ
builds onMy heart was touched
