Meaning
An exclamation expressing sympathy or sorrow.
Cultural Background
In India, expressing sorrow is a way to show you are a 'good person' (accha insaan).
Tone matters
Keep your voice low and sincere.
Meaning
An exclamation expressing sympathy or sorrow.
Tone matters
Keep your voice low and sincere.
Test Yourself
Which is the correct response to 'I lost my wallet'?
A) कितना दुखद! B) बहुत अच्छा!
A expresses sympathy, B expresses happiness.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercisesA) कितना दुखद! B) बहुत अच्छा!
A expresses sympathy, B expresses happiness.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is very common.
Related Phrases
बहुत बुरा हुआ
synonymIt happened very badly