معنی
Used to express regret or sympathy.
زمینه فرهنگی
The phrase is deeply tied to the concept of 'pomană' (alms/giving). Wasting food is seen as a 'păcat' because that food could have been given to someone in need. In the Republic of Moldova, you might hear 'Mare păcat' used even more frequently and with a slightly more melodic intonation, often followed by a sigh. In villages, 'păcat' still retains a stronger religious connection. An elder might use 'Ce păcat!' to refer to someone working on a Sunday (a holy day). Younger generations use 'Ce păcat' ironically or sarcastically when something minorly 'bad' happens to someone they are teasing.
The Sympathy Shortcut
If you don't know how to respond to someone's complaint in Romanian, 'Ce păcat' is almost always a safe and polite choice.
Watch the Tone
Saying it too quickly or with a flat tone can sound like you don't actually care. Use a slightly falling, sympathetic intonation.
معنی
Used to express regret or sympathy.
The Sympathy Shortcut
If you don't know how to respond to someone's complaint in Romanian, 'Ce păcat' is almost always a safe and polite choice.
Watch the Tone
Saying it too quickly or with a flat tone can sound like you don't actually care. Use a slightly falling, sympathetic intonation.
Add 'Mare'
If someone tells you something truly disappointing, use 'Mare păcat!' to show you really feel for them.
Food Etiquette
If you see someone about to throw away bread, saying 'E păcat' is a very Romanian way to encourage them to save it.
خودت رو بسنج
Complete the sentence with the correct word to express pity.
Nu mai sunt bilete? Ce ______!
'Ce păcat!' is the standard way to express disappointment about sold-out tickets.
Match the situation to the most appropriate Romanian reaction.
Your friend tells you they lost their favorite umbrella.
Losing an umbrella is a minor misfortune, perfect for 'Ce păcat!'.
Choose the best response for the dialogue.
A: Din păcate, nu pot veni la petrecere. B: _________ Ne va fi dor de tine!
This shows sympathy and regret that the friend is missing the party.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct exclamation.
Romanian exclamations with 'Ce' do not use articles or extra prepositions.
Fill in the missing word to say 'Unfortunately'.
____ păcate, am uitat portofelul acasă.
'Din păcate' is the fixed adverbial phrase for 'unfortunately'.
🎉 امتیاز: /5
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Păcat vs. Rușine
بانک تمرین
5 تمرینهاNu mai sunt bilete? Ce ______!
'Ce păcat!' is the standard way to express disappointment about sold-out tickets.
Your friend tells you they lost their favorite umbrella.
Losing an umbrella is a minor misfortune, perfect for 'Ce păcat!'.
A: Din păcate, nu pot veni la petrecere. B: _________ Ne va fi dor de tine!
This shows sympathy and regret that the friend is missing the party.
Select the correct exclamation.
Romanian exclamations with 'Ce' do not use articles or extra prepositions.
____ păcate, am uitat portofelul acasă.
'Din păcate' is the fixed adverbial phrase for 'unfortunately'.
🎉 امتیاز: /5
سوالات متداول
12 سوالOriginally yes, but today it is used by everyone regardless of religion to mean 'What a pity'.
No, it is too light. Use 'Condoleanțe' or 'Îmi pare rău'.
'Ce păcat' is an exclamation ('What a pity!'), while 'Din păcate' is an adverb ('Unfortunately').
No, Romanian doesn't use the article 'un' in this exclamation. Just 'Ce păcat!'.
It is neutral and can be used in almost any setting, from friends to business partners.
You say 'Ce mare păcat!'.
In a dictionary, yes. In conversation, it usually just means 'pity' or 'shame'.
Yes, but be careful as it can sound quite mean in Romanian.
There isn't a direct one-word opposite, but you could say 'Ce bine!' (How good!) or 'Ce noroc!' (What luck!).
Yes, it is equally common in the Republic of Moldova.
Yes! If you drop your phone, you can say 'Ce păcat!' to yourself.
Because of a cultural and historical value that wasting food is morally wrong or 'a sin'.
عبارات مرتبط
Din păcate
similarUnfortunately
Mare păcat
builds onA great pity
E păcat să...
specialized formIt's a shame to...
Păcat de el/ea
specialized formWhat a waste of him/her
Îmi pare rău
synonymI'm sorry
Din fericire
contrastFortunately
