B1 Expression Neutral

यह तो बुरी खबर है।

yeh toh buri khabar hai.

That's bad news.

Meaning

To express displeasure or concern regarding information received.

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Cultural Background

People often use 'ओह' (Oh) before this phrase to show shock. In offices, people might add 'सुनकर दुख हुआ' (sad to hear) after this phrase.

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Use the tone

Your tone of voice is more important than the words themselves.

Meaning

To express displeasure or concern regarding information received.

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Use the tone

Your tone of voice is more important than the words themselves.

Test Yourself

Select the correct word order.

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: यह तो बुरी खबर है।

The subject 'यह' with the particle 'तो' should come first.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Select the correct word order. Choose A1

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: यह तो बुरी खबर है।

The subject 'यह' with the particle 'तो' should come first.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is neutral and polite.

Related Phrases

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सुनकर दुख हुआ

similar

Sad to hear

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