A1 Expression 中性

Zelo mi je žal

I am very sorry

意思

Expressing deep regret.

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文化背景

In Slovenia, eye contact is crucial when saying 'Zelo mi je žal.' If you look away, it may be perceived as insincere. In a Slovenian business context, an apology should be followed by a solution. Just saying 'Zelo mi je žal' isn't enough; you must explain how you will fix it. In rural Slovenia, people are often more stoic. A deep apology like 'Zelo mi je žal' might be reserved for truly tragic events, while urbanites use it more freely. On Slovenian social media, 'Zelo mi je žal' is often used in the comments of sad news posts, frequently accompanied by a candle emoji (🕯️).

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The 'Res' Trick

If 'Zelo' feels too formal, use 'Res'. 'Res mi je žal' sounds very natural in daily life.

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No 'Jaz'!

Never start the sentence with 'Jaz'. It's grammatically incorrect and sounds very foreign.

意思

Expressing deep regret.

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The 'Res' Trick

If 'Zelo' feels too formal, use 'Res'. 'Res mi je žal' sounds very natural in daily life.

⚠️

No 'Jaz'!

Never start the sentence with 'Jaz'. It's grammatically incorrect and sounds very foreign.

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Condolences

When someone dies, 'Zelo mi je žal' is always followed by 'Moje sožalje'.

自我测试

Choose the correct way to say 'I am very sorry' in Slovenian.

How do you say 'I am very sorry'?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Zelo mi je žal.

Slovenian uses the dative 'mi' and the impersonal 'je žal'.

Fill in the missing word to express sympathy.

Zelo mi je žal ___ tvojo izgubo.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: za

The preposition 'za' is used with 'žal' to indicate the reason for the regret.

Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate phrase.

A: Zamudil si sestanek! B: ________, promet je bil grozen.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Zelo mi je žal

'Zelo mi je žal' is more appropriate for a significant mistake like missing a meeting.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You accidentally broke a friend's phone.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Zelo mi je žal za tvoj telefon!

You are expressing deep regret for damage caused.

🎉 得分: /4

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Choose the correct way to say 'I am very sorry' in Slovenian. Choose A1

How do you say 'I am very sorry'?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Zelo mi je žal.

Slovenian uses the dative 'mi' and the impersonal 'je žal'.

Fill in the missing word to express sympathy. Fill Blank A2

Zelo mi je žal ___ tvojo izgubo.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: za

The preposition 'za' is used with 'žal' to indicate the reason for the regret.

Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate phrase. dialogue_completion A2

A: Zamudil si sestanek! B: ________, promet je bil grozen.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Zelo mi je žal

'Zelo mi je žal' is more appropriate for a significant mistake like missing a meeting.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

Situation: You accidentally broke a friend's phone.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Zelo mi je žal za tvoj telefon!

You are expressing deep regret for damage caused.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

5 个问题

Yes, 'Žal mi je' is the standard version. Adding 'Zelo' just makes it more intense.

Yes, because it is an impersonal construction, it never changes based on the speaker's gender.

'Oprosti' is like 'Excuse me' or a light 'Sorry'. 'Žal mi je' is for when you actually feel bad.

Use 'Zelo mi je žal zate'.

Absolutely. It is the most common way to apologize professionally.

相关表达

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Oprostite

similar

Excuse me / Sorry

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Obžalujem

specialized form

I regret

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Moje sožalje

specialized form

My condolences

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Sori

informal

Sorry

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Ni problema

contrast

No problem

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