jest mi przykro
I'm sorry (expressing sadness), I feel bad about it
Pronunciation
/jɛst mi ˈpʂɨkrɔ/
Cultural Note
Unlike 'przepraszam' (which is an apology), 'jest mi przykro' expresses personal sadness and regret. It's more emotionally vulnerable — it says 'this hurts me too.' In relationships, using 'jest mi przykro' alongside 'przepraszam' shows both accountability and emotional depth. It's also the appropriate phrase for expressing condolences.
📝 Example Sentences
Jest mi przykro, że cię zraniłem.
I'm sorry that I hurt you.
Bardzo mi przykro z powodu twojej straty.
I'm very sorry about your loss.
Jest mi przykro, ale muszę ci coś powiedzieć.
I'm sorry, but I have to tell you something.
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