English–German

“too bad” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃaːdə/

Example

Es ist schade, dass du nicht mitkommst.

It is too bad that you are not coming along.

Illustration for schade (too bad)

How to say “too bad” in German

“Too bad” in German is schade.

A valuable chance or resource slips away, leaving a sense of regret.

Full entry for schade: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with schade

Das Konzert fiel aus — schade drum.

The concert was canceled, and that's too bad.

Tips for using schade

  • In schade um, the object after um is accusative, as in schade um die Zeit or schade um ihn.

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