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"What a shame!" in Polish: jaka szkoda
jaka szkoda
What a shame! in Polish is jaka szkoda. Jaka szkoda expresses regret or disappointment; it is not an accusation of disgrace.
A first use of what a shame!
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How to pronounce jaka szkoda
Say it
ihaka shkoda
/jaka ʂkɔda/
In jaka szkoda, sz is a hard sh-like sound. The content words in jaka szkoda normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"What a shame!" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| jaka szkoda | What a shame! The main expression for what a shame!. | The main expression for what a shame!. |
| szkoda | What a shame! Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. | Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. |
How to use jaka szkoda in real life
- 1A first use of what a shame!
Jaka szkoda, że nie możesz przyjść.
What a shame you cannot come.
This is a natural setting for jaka szkoda.
- 2A second conversational context
Jaka szkoda, sklep jest zamknięty.
What a shame, the shop is closed.
Notice how jaka szkoda fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Och, jaka szkoda.
Oh, what a shame.
Jaka szkoda expresses regret or disappointment; it is not an accusation of disgrace.
Mistakes English speakers make with jaka szkoda
Incorrect: jaki szkoda
Correct: jaka szkoda
For this meaning, the complete Polish form is jaka szkoda. Jaka szkoda expresses regret or disappointment; it is not an accusation of disgrace.
Incorrect: jaka szkodę
Correct: jaka szkoda
Keep the wording and grammatical forms in jaka szkoda; the proposed form changes or breaks this expression.
Good to know
Jaka szkoda expresses regret or disappointment; it is not an accusation of disgrace.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Practice what a shame!
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
Jaka szkoda, że nie możesz przyjść.
What a shame you cannot come.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Jaka szkoda, sklep jest zamknięty.
What a shame, the shop is closed.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "What a shame!" in Polish
When should I say jaka szkoda?
Jaka szkoda expresses regret or disappointment; it is not an accusation of disgrace.
Is szkoda another way to say what a shame!?
Szkoda is a useful related expression. The main form here is jaka szkoda; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with jaka szkoda?
Avoid jaki szkoda. The correct expression is jaka szkoda; Jaka szkoda expresses regret or disappointment; it is not an accusation of disgrace.
Can you show jaka szkoda in a sentence?
Och, jaka szkoda. — Oh, what a shame.
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