A2Communication

Es tut mir leid, das zu hören.

I am sorry to hear that.

In German

Es tut mir leid, das zu hören.

ehs toot meer ly-t dahs tsoo hyuh-ruhn
English
I am sorry to hear that.
Español
Siento oír eso.
Italiano
Mi dispiace sentirlo.

Sentence Breakdown

  • EsItImpersonal pronoun, nominative
  • tutdoesVerb, present tense, 3rd person singular
  • mirmePersonal pronoun, dative
  • leidsorryAdjective
  • dasthatDemonstrative pronoun, accusative
  • zutoInfinitive particle
  • hören.hear.Infinitive verb

Grammar Point

Infinitive clause with 'zu'

Variations

  • Das ist bedauerlich.
    That is regrettable.
  • Ich bedauere die Situation.
    I regret the situation.

FAQ

How do you say "I am sorry to hear that." in German?

"I am sorry to hear that." in German is "Es tut mir leid, das zu hören." (ehs toot meer ly-t dahs tsoo hyuh-ruhn).

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