to be sorry; regret
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phrase
Typemultiword
Subtypephrase
Structurebýt + dative person + líto
UsageApology, regret, or sympathy with a dative person.
Exemples
I am sorry.
I am sorry, I cannot come.
I felt sorry for the dog.
We are sorry about the mistake.
Are you sorry that he is leaving?