타인의 불행에 대해 동정심이나 안타까움을 느끼는
Feeling distress or compassion through sympathy with someone else's misfortune.
예문:
"I felt really sorry for the stray cat shivering in the cold rain."
"We were so sorry to hear about your team's loss in the final game."
자신의 실수나 잘못에 대해 뉘우치거나 미안하게 여기는
Feeling regret, penitence, or remorse for a mistake or wrongdoing.
예문:
"I'm truly sorry for the mess I made in the kitchen while cooking."
"He felt sorry that he hadn't spent more time with his children when they were young."
상태가 매우 나쁘거나 한심하여 비참하게 느껴지는
In a poor, pitiful, or wretched state or condition.
예문:
"The abandoned garden was a sorry sight after years of total neglect."
"He made a sorry attempt at fixing the broken sink without any tools."
사과를 하거나 앞서 한 말을 정정할 때 쓰는 말
Used as an expression of apology or to correct a previous statement.
예문:
"Sorry, I didn't mean to step on your foot in the crowded elevator."
"The meeting is on Tuesday—sorry, I meant Wednesday afternoon."
상대방의 말을 잘 듣지 못해 다시 묻는 말
Used as a polite request for someone to repeat what they just said.
예문:
"Sorry? I couldn't hear you over the loud music in the cafe."
"Sorry, could you repeat that last part again for me?"