意思
An expression of regret or sympathy.
文化背景
Slovaks often accompany 'Je mi to ľúto' with a slight tilt of the head and a lowered voice to show sincerity. Eye contact is important to prove you aren't just saying it out of habit. In Eastern dialects, you might hear 'Je mi to luto' (without the soft 'ľ'). The sentiment remains the same, but the pronunciation is harder. In business, 'Je nám to ľúto' is used to deliver bad news (like a rejected loan or a delayed shipment). It is seen as more empathetic than the cold 'Ospravedlňujeme sa'. Younger generations might use 'Sorry' or 'Soryko' for minor things, but for anything serious (like a breakup or death), they will always revert to 'Je mi to ľúto'.
The 'Mi' Rule
Always remember it's 'to me'. If you forget 'mi', the sentence makes no sense.
Don't over-apologize
Using this for every tiny thing makes you sound insecure. Save it for real regret.
意思
An expression of regret or sympathy.
The 'Mi' Rule
Always remember it's 'to me'. If you forget 'mi', the sentence makes no sense.
Don't over-apologize
Using this for every tiny thing makes you sound insecure. Save it for real regret.
Add 'veľmi'
Adding 'veľmi' (very) makes you sound much more native and sincere in sad situations.
自我测试
Fill in the correct dative pronoun for 'I am sorry'.
Je ___ to ľúto.
The phrase 'Je mi to ľúto' always uses the dative pronoun 'mi'.
Which phrase is best for expressing sympathy when a friend's pet dies?
A friend says: 'Môj pes zomrel.' You say:
'Je mi to ľúto' is the standard expression for sympathy.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verb 'byť' (to be) in the past tense.
A: Prečo si bol včera smutný? B: ____ mi to ľúto, že si neprišiel.
'Bolo' is the neuter singular past tense of 'byť', used in impersonal constructions.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You cannot attend a wedding you were invited to.
This is a polite way to decline an invitation.
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4 练习Je ___ to ľúto.
The phrase 'Je mi to ľúto' always uses the dative pronoun 'mi'.
A friend says: 'Môj pes zomrel.' You say:
'Je mi to ľúto' is the standard expression for sympathy.
A: Prečo si bol včera smutný? B: ____ mi to ľúto, že si neprišiel.
'Bolo' is the neuter singular past tense of 'byť', used in impersonal constructions.
Situation: You cannot attend a wedding you were invited to.
This is a polite way to decline an invitation.
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常见问题
10 个问题No, it sounds incomplete. You must say at least 'Je mi to ľúto' or 'To mi je ľúto'.
Yes, it is gender-neutral. Both men and women use it frequently.
'Je mi to ľúto' is an emotional state; 'Ľutujem' is a more formal declaration of regret.
You can say 'Je mi ťa ľúto', but be careful—this can sometimes sound like you are pitying them in a condescending way.
Yes! It's perfect for situations where you are just showing sympathy for someone else's bad luck.
It is neutral. It's appropriate for both your boss and your best friend.
You can say 'Ďakujem' (Thank you) or 'To je v poriadku' (That's okay).
Linguistically, they are likely related through an ancient root meaning 'strong emotion', but today they are very different words.
Yes, it's very common in texts. You can even shorten it to 'Je mi to ľúto :('
Use 'Je mi to ľúto, že...' followed by a full sentence.
相关表达
To ma mrzí
similarThat worries/pains me.
Ľutujem
specialized formI regret.
Prepáčte
contrastForgive me / Excuse me.
Úprimnú sústrasť
builds onSincere condolences.
