Japanese phrase
大変でしたね。 tai hen de shi ta ne
Meaning
That must have been tough.
When to use it
Expresses sympathy for a difficult experience. It sounds warm and is often used after hearing about tiring work, study, or other challenges.
Example dialogue
昨日は残業でした。 kinō wa zan gyō de shi ta
I worked overtime yesterday.
大変でしたね。 tai hen de shi ta ne
That must have been tough.