Concern and Sympathy

There are many ways we can express concern and sympathy.

We could say:

‘That’s terrible.’

I had a car accident on the weekend.

That’s terrible, are you OK?

‘I am sorry to hear that.’

I can’t come to the party on Saturday night.

I’m sorry to hear that.

‘I know how you feel.’

I’m so upset this morning. I lost my wallet on the way to work.

I know how you feel, that happened to me a few years ago.

‘I hope you feel better soon.’

I’m going to leave early. I’ve got a bad headache.

I hope you feel better soon.