Ungkapan (Expression) Sympathy bisa kita gunakan untuk menunjukkan perhatian dan kepedulian kita ketika seseorang sedang mengalami musibah atau sesuatu yang menyedihkan. Berikut ini adalah beberapa cara mengungkapkan Sympathy dan contoh dialognya.
Expressions
of Sympathy
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Oh, thatʼs awful.
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Oh dear! Iʼm sorry to hear that.
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You have my deepest sympathy.
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What a terrible situation for you. I am sorry.
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I am so sorry, is there anything I can do?
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Donʼt worry, Iʼm with you.
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What can I do to cheer you up?
Here is an example of dialogue using the expression of sympathy. Read
the dialogue and underline the expressions of sympathy
Nikki : Hello Tinto,
how are you?
Tinto : I am very
sad today.
Nikki : Oh dear! Iʼm
sorry to hear that. Whatʼs wrong?
Tinto : When I came
home from school today, I found out that my grandfather died.
Nikki : Oh Tinto!
You have my deepest sympathy!
Tinto : Thank you
Nikki. I appreciate it.
Nikki : Is there
anything I can do for you or your family?
Tinto : Right now,
no. But thank you.
Nikki : Donʼt worry.
I am here for you if you need me.
Tinto : You are a
good friend Nikki,thank you.
Bayu : Devo! I have
been calling you! Whatʼs wrong?
Devo : Bayu. My cat
died!
Bayu : Oh! Thatʼs
awful!
Devo : I know. Iʼve
had him since I was 4!
Bayu : What can I do
to cheer you up?
Devo : Letʼs go and
watch some TV. I donʼt want to think about it right now.
Bayu : Ok, I
understand! Whatever you want to do. I am here for you.
Devo : Thank you
Bayu. You are my best friend