Expressing Sympathy; Soal dan pembahasan

Expressing Sympathy

Ungkapan rasa simpati (expressing sympathy) digunakan untuk menyatakan rasa simpati,peduli sesama,kepada seseorang atas suatu kejadian yang tidak/ kurang menyenangkan atau menyenangkan

Penegasan fungsi sosial ungkapan simpati

Ungkapan dan respon yang digunakan untuk menyatakan simpati dalam bahasa Inggris sangat bervariasi sesuai dengan situasinya baik dalam situasi resmi maupun tidak resmi.

Expressing Sympathy

I’m sorry to hear that. (Saya sedih mendengarnya.)

I know how it feels. (Saya tahu bagaimana rasanya.)

I can’t tell you how sorry I am. (Saya tidak bisa menceritakan betapa sedihnya saya.)

That’s terrible. (Itu mengerikan.)

I sympathize with your condition. (Saya bersimpati dengan kondisimu.)

Be patient, it would be better soon. (Bersabarlah, itu akan segera lebih baik.)

Oh, how upsetting! (Oh, betapa menjengkelkan!)

You’ll get well soon. (Kamu akan segera sembuh.)

You must be very upset about it. (Kamu pasti sangat kesal tentang hal itu.)

What an awful situation for you! (Betapa situasi yang mengerikan untukmu.)

That’s too bad. (Itu terlalu buruk.)

It would be OK soon. (Itu akan segera membaik.)

I know how is your feeling. (Saya tahu bagaimana yang sedang kamu rasakan.)

Responding Symphaty

I hope so. (Saya harap begitu.)

Thank you very much. (Terima kasih banyak.)

I appreciate your sympathy. (Saya menghargai rasa simpatimu.)

Thanks for your support. (Terima kasih atas dukunganmu.)

I appreciate your kindness. (Saya menghargai kebaikanmu.)

Thanks for your sympathy. (Terima kasih atas simpatimu.)

Responding Symphaty bisa juga ditegaskan dengan ungkapan

Oh, poor you (Oh, kasihan kamu)

Oh, that’s terrible (Oh, itu sangat buruk)

How dreadful (Betapa buruknya)

Oh,dear ! (Oh, sayang)

Oh dear, I’m awfully sorry about ….. (Oh, sayang, saya ikut menyesal atas ...)

That is a pity. (Kasihan)

Oh, no! (Oh tidak)

Oh, dear.

I know how it feels. (Saya tahu bagaimana rasanya)

I am deeply sorry to hear that. (Saya sangat menyesal mendengar hal itu)

What a terrible situation for you. (Sungguh saat yang sulit bagimu)

You have my deepest sympathy at this difficult time. (Saya ikut brsimpati pada saat sulit ini)

That’s very kind of you (Kamu sangat baik)

Thank you for your attention (Terimakasih atas perhatianmu)

Thank you(Terimakasih)

Thanks (Terimakasih)

You’re right (Kamu benar)

That’s right (Itu benar)

I am ( very ) sorry (Saya minta maaf)

I am terribly sorry + to hear that (Saya sangat menyesal mendengarnya)

I am extremely sorry (Saya sangat menyesal)

I’m very sorry to hear … (Saya sangat menyesal mendengarnya)

Please accept my heartfelt condolences. (Mohon terimalah rasa dukacita saya)

I am very glad to hear that (Saya sangat senang mendengarnya)

Nice to hear that (Senang mendengar hal itu)

I’m happy for you then (Saya ikut sennag untukmu)

Great (Hebat)

Fantastic !

Example

Dialogue 1

Anna  : Why do you look so sad?

Vina    : I lost my mobile phone.

Anna  : I’m sorry to hear that. When it happened?

Vina    : It happened when I went to railroad station to buy a ticket yesterday.

Anna  : Have you contacted your mobile phone number?

Vina    : I have contacted several times, but it seems my mobile phone number is not active.

Anna  : You should contact the police.

Vina    : Thanks for your advice. I will try it later.

Dialogue 2

Hana  : Rina, do you know what happen to Tina?

Rina   : No. What happen to her?

Hana  : She was hit by a car yesterday.

Rina   : I’m sorry to hear that. How is she?

Hana  : Luckily, she is not seriously injured. She is being treated in the hospital now.

Rina   : Thank goodness.

Exercise: Answer the following questions!

1.    Roby : My sister has been sick for three days. So I have to accompany her in the hospital.

Dicky : _________. I hope she will get better soon.

Roby : Thanks.

The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …

A. I am sorry to hear that 

B. Thank you

C. I don’t care about it

D. I am happy to hear that
Jawaban : A

2.    Jane : Hi Tia ,I saw you with Mira yesterday at the police office. What happened ?

Tiara : Really? I accompanied Miranda to report the police. Miranda lost her purse when I was in the market

Jane : What a terrible situation for you.

The underlined expression expresses ....

A. Asking help

B. Asking opinion

C. Giving advice

D. Showing sympathy

Jawaban  : D

3.    Vitane : Hi, Jessica, oh Gosh! What happens to your finger?

Jessica : Hi, Vitane, well I unintentionally hurt my finger.

Vitae : How did it happen?

Jessica : I peeled an apple and knife ,you know!

Vitane : I see. Jessica look! It keeps bleeding _________.

The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …

A. I am happy to hear that

B. I know how you feel

C. I don’t care about it

D. I am glad to hear that
Jawaban : B

4.    Beny : Why was shifa absent yesterday

Decka : Her father passed away

Beny : I am deeply sorry to hear that .Why didn’t you tell me before ?

Decka : I have just heard about it

From the dialogue, we may assume that ...

A. Decka happy to hear the news

B. Shifa absent because her father passed away

C. Decka tells the sad news to Beny

Jawaban : B

5.    Endy : “Ouch”

Father : What’s wrong with you, son?

Endy : I fell from the motorcycle when going to grandma's house.

Father : ____________, put the medicine on it.

Endy : Yes, Dad.

The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …

A. How happy you are

B. It doesn’t hurt me

C. You are wrong

D. Oh, dear
Jawaban : D

6.    Rob : My sister has been sick for two days. So I have to accompany her in the hospital.

Dick : …………………. I hope she will get better soon.

Rob : Thanks.

a. I am sorry to hear that 

b. Thank you

c. I don’t care about it

d. I am happy to hear that
Jawaban : A

7.    Vita : Hi, Dewi, oh Gosh! What happens to your finger?

Dewi : Hi, Vita, well I have just cut my finger.

Vita : How did it happen?

Dewi : I peeled an apple and knife ,you know!

Vita : I see. Dewi look! It keeps bleeding……………………….

a. I am happy to hear that

b. I know how you feel

c. I don’t care about it

d. Oh my God, that’s terrible
Jawaban : D

8.    Jane : Hi Tia ,I saw you with Mira yesterday at the police office. What happened ?

Tia : Really ? I accompanied Mira to report the police. Mira lost her purse when I was in the market

Jane : ………………………………..

a. How happy you are

b. I know you have a lot of money

c. What a terrible situation for you

d. I don’t know about it
Jawaban : C

9.    Hendra : “Ouch”

Father : What’s wrong with you , son?

Hendra : I cut my finger while cutting this carrot.

Father :………………………. , put the medicine on it.

Hendra : Yes, Dad

a. How happy you are

b. It doesn’t hurt me 

c. You are wrong

e. Oh, dear be patient, it would be okay soon
Jawaban : E

10. Budi : Why was shifa absent yesterday

Dina : Her father passed away

Budi : ………..Why didn’t you tell me before ?

Dina : I have just heard about it

a. How happy you are

b. I am deeply sorry to hear that

c. It doesn’t make me sad
d You are wrong
Jawaban : C

11. Anna        : Did you hear the news ?

Bob           : No, I didnt

Anna        : Sinta won English competition yesterday?

Bob           : Oh, ……………

a. How happy you are 

b. It doesn’t make me sad

c. Oh, congratulation

d. You are wrong
Jawaban : C

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