A2 Informal Regret

„Es ist schade."

It is a pity.

Es ist schade. — German idiom meaning: It is a pity. (A2)
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What does „Es ist schade." mean in German?

„Es ist schade." means "It is a pity.." Literally: "It is pity.."

Literal Translation

"It is pity."

Es It
ist is
schade pity

English Equivalent

"That's a shame."

This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.

Grammar Notes

Predicate adjective 'schade'

When is this idiom used?

Informal

This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.

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