it is a pity that
Very common
phrase
Typemultiword
Subtypephrase
Structureje + predicative noun + že-clause
UsageExpressing regret that something is true or happening.
Examples
It is a pity that you are leaving.
It is a pity that it is raining.
It is a pity that you do not have time.
It is a pity that they are closing.
It is a pity that you are not going there.