How is the word как жаль translated from Russian to English

English translation
that's a shame
phrase

Говорят, выражая лёгкое сочувствие.

Said to show mild sympathy about bad news.

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  • Отменили? Как жаль. — Cancelled? That's a shame.

  • Как жаль, я так ждал. — That's a shame, I was looking forward to it.

  • Ох, как жаль — может, в другой раз. — Oh, that's a shame — maybe next time.

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