意思
Expressing disappointment.
文化背景
Swedes use 'Vad synd' to maintain social harmony. It's a way to acknowledge someone's feelings without needing a long conversation about it. Usage is identical, but the tone might be even more understated. 'Synd' is a staple of the Finland-Swedish vocabulary. Norwegians use 'Så synd', which is very similar. The cultural value of 'sympati' is shared across the Scandinavian borders. In a Swedish business context, 'Vad synd' is a polite way to deliver bad news or react to a setback without assigning blame.
The 'Om' Rule
Always use 'om' if you want to say you feel sorry for someone. 'Vad synd om dig!' is the standard way to show empathy.
Not for Apologies
Never use 'Vad synd' if you are the one who caused the problem. It sounds like you're not taking responsibility.
意思
Expressing disappointment.
The 'Om' Rule
Always use 'om' if you want to say you feel sorry for someone. 'Vad synd om dig!' is the standard way to show empathy.
Not for Apologies
Never use 'Vad synd' if you are the one who caused the problem. It sounds like you're not taking responsibility.
Add 'Åh' or 'Nej'
Starting with 'Åh' or 'Nej' makes the expression sound much more natural and sincere.
自我测试
Fill in the missing word to complete the expression of pity.
Jag kan inte komma på din fest. - Åh, ___ synd!
'Vad synd' is the standard fixed expression.
Match the situation with the most appropriate response.
Situation: Your friend tells you their cat is sick.
Use 'Vad synd om [person/animal]' to show empathy.
Which sentence is correct for a past disappointment?
We missed the movie yesterday.
Use the past tense 'var' for events that have already happened.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: Konserten är slutsåld. B: ___! Jag som verkligen ville gå.
The speaker is disappointed, so 'Vad synd' is the natural reaction.
🎉 得分： /4
视觉学习工具
When to use 'Vad synd'
Social
- • Cancelled plans
- • Late arrival
- • Missed call
Daily Life
- • Rainy weather
- • Sold out items
- • Broken glass
Empathy
- • Minor illness
- • Tiredness
- • Bad luck
练习题库
4 练习Jag kan inte komma på din fest. - Åh, ___ synd!
'Vad synd' is the standard fixed expression.
Situation: Your friend tells you their cat is sick.
Use 'Vad synd om [person/animal]' to show empathy.
We missed the movie yesterday.
Use the past tense 'var' for events that have already happened.
A: Konserten är slutsåld. B: ___! Jag som verkligen ville gå.
The speaker is disappointed, so 'Vad synd' is the natural reaction.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
10 个问题No, in modern Swedish, it is completely secular when used as an exclamation.
Yes, 'Det är synd' and 'Vad synd' are almost identical in meaning.
'Vad synd' is often about a missed chance, while 'Vad tråkigt' is about a sad situation.
Yes, it is very common in professional settings for minor setbacks.
The best way is 'Vad synd om dig!' or 'Stackars dig!'.
Yes, 'Synd!' is a very common short reaction in casual speech.
No, as a noun in other contexts, it still means 'sin'.
It is neutral and can be used in almost any social or professional context.
Yes, that's a good situation for 'Vad synd om dig!'.
People will understand you, but it sounds a bit like a movie from the 1950s.
相关表达
Vad tråkigt
synonymHow sad / How boring
Otur
similarBad luck
Beklagar
specialized formI'm sorry / I regret
Syndabock
builds onScapegoat
Synd om
specialized formPity for...
