INTERJECTION

schade/ˈʃaːdə/what a pity; too bad; that's a shame

schade is a German interjection that means what a pity, too bad, or that's a shame. It is pronounced /ˈʃaːdə/.

Definitions

1.Expression used to show sympathy, regret, or disappointment(regret, disappointment)

a.Used to react when something unfortunate happens or to politely express regret

Schade, dass du nicht kommen kannst.—Too bad you can't come.

b.Used to express that something better was hoped for or expected

Schade, dass das Wetter heute so schlecht ist.—What a pity that the weather is so bad today.

Frequently asked questions

What does "schade" mean in English?
"schade" means what a pity, too bad, or that's a shame. It is a German interjection.
How do you pronounce "schade"?
"schade" is pronounced /ˈʃaːdə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "schade"?
"schade" is a interjection in German.

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Make “schade” stick.

Practice it in real sentences in the Alexandria app. Miss it, and Alexandria explains why, then brings it back right before you’d forget.