îmi pare rău
I'm sorry
Pronunciation
/ɨmʲ ˈpa.re rəw/
Cultural Note
'Îmi pare rău' literally means 'it seems bad to me' and expresses genuine regret or sympathy. It is stronger than 'scuză-mă' and is used for real apologies or condolences. Adding 'foarte' (very) intensifies the sentiment.
📝 Example Sentences
Îmi pare rău că te-am supărat.
I'm sorry I upset you.
Îmi pare foarte rău pentru pierderea dumneavoastră.
I'm very sorry for your loss.
Îmi pare rău, nu pot veni diseară.
I'm sorry, I can't come tonight.
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