Session Overview

이번 세션에서는 ‘아쉽다’는 감정을 다양한 맥락에서 영어로 자연스럽게 표현하는 법을 배웠습니다. 헤어질 때의 아쉬움, 기대에 못 미친 결과, 피드백 상황, 부드러운 거절, 그리고 남의 안타까운 소식에 공감하는 표현까지 총 12가지 청크를 다뤘습니다. 상황별 뉘앙스 차이를 익혀 두면 영어 대화가 훨씬 자연스럽고 공감력 있게 들릴 것입니다.

📦 Phrasal Verbs & Chunks

It’s a shame. — 아쉽네요 — 안타깝다, 유감이다

  • It’s a shame you couldn’t make it to the party.
    • 파티에 못 온 게 정말 아쉽네요.

A: They canceled the outdoor concert because of rain.

B: It’s a shame — I was really looking forward to it.

That’s too bad. — 아쉽네요 — 안됐네요, 아쉽다

  • That’s too bad you missed the big sale at the store.
    • 가게 대형 할인 행사를 놓쳤다니 안됐네요.

A: I didn’t get the job I interviewed for last week.

B: Oh, that’s too bad. You worked so hard for it.

I wish we had more time. — 아쉽다 (헤어질 때) — 시간이 더 있었으면 좋겠어요

  • I wish we had more time to explore the city together.
    • 함께 도시를 더 둘러볼 시간이 있었으면 좋겠어요.

A: Our trip is already over — can you believe it?

B: I know. I wish we had more time here.

I hate to leave. — 아쉽다 (헤어질 때) — 떠나기 싫어요

  • I hate to leave, but my flight is in two hours.
    • 떠나기 싫지만, 두 시간 후에 비행기가 있어요.

A: Do you really have to go already?

B: I hate to leave, but I have an early meeting tomorrow.

It could have been better. — 아쉬운 결과 — 더 잘할 수 있었는데

  • The presentation went okay, but it could have been better.
    • 발표는 괜찮았지만, 더 잘할 수 있었는데.

A: How did your match go last night?

B: We won, but honestly it could have been better.

We were so close. — 아쉬운 결과 — 거의 다 됐는데, 아깝게 졌다

  • We were so close to winning the championship this year.
    • 올해 우승에 정말 아깝게 다가갔었는데.

A: We lost the final match by just one point.

B: I know — we were so close!

There’s room for improvement. — 아쉬운 부분이 있어 (피드백) — 개선할 여지가 있어요

  • Your essay is solid, but there’s room for improvement in the conclusion.
    • 에세이는 탄탄하지만, 결론 부분은 개선할 여지가 있어요.

A: What do you think of my first design draft?

B: It’s a good start, but there’s room for improvement.

It’s missing something. — 아쉬운 부분이 있어 (피드백) — 뭔가 빠진 것 같아요

  • The soup tastes fine, but it’s missing something.
    • 수프 맛은 괜찮은데, 뭔가 빠진 것 같아요.

A: Do you like how the living room looks now?

B: It’s nice, but it’s missing something — maybe some plants?

Unfortunately… — 아쉽지만 (거절하면서) — 안타깝게도…

  • Unfortunately, we won’t be able to offer you the position.
    • 안타깝게도, 그 자리를 드릴 수 없게 됐습니다.

A: Are you coming to our dinner party on Friday?

B: Unfortunately, I already have other plans that night.

I’d love to, but… — 아쉽지만 (거절하면서) — 그러고 싶지만…

  • I’d love to join you, but I have a prior commitment.
    • 함께하고 싶지만, 선약이 있어요.

A: Want to grab coffee with us this afternoon?

B: I’d love to, but I have a dentist appointment.

Sorry to hear that. — 아쉽게 됐네요 (남 일에) — 그 말을 들으니 안됐네요

  • Sorry to hear that your grandmother is in the hospital.
    • 할머니가 입원하셨다니 정말 안됐네요.

A: I failed my driving test again this morning.

B: Sorry to hear that — you’ll get it next time.

That’s a bummer. — 아쉽게 됐네요 (남 일에) — 아이고, 아쉽다 / 안됐다 (구어체)

  • That’s a bummer that the café was already closed.
    • 카페가 이미 문을 닫았다니 정말 아쉽네요.

A: My flight got delayed by four hours.

B: Oh, that’s a bummer! What will you do?

✅ Check Yourself

Q1. A: How was the workshop overall? B: The content was great, but the pacing was off. ____

  • It could have been better.
  • Sorry to hear that.
  • I hate to leave.
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It could have been better. — 자신의 경험이 기대에 못 미쳤을 때 쓰는 표현. 'Sorry to hear that'은 남의 이야기에 공감할 때, 'I hate to leave'는 헤어질 때 쓰는 말이라 맞지 않음.

Q2. A: Our team lost the game in the very last second. B: ____ You all played so hard.

  • That’s a bummer.
  • Unfortunately…
  • There’s room for improvement.
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That's a bummer. — 남의 안타까운 결과에 구어체로 공감하는 표현. 'Unfortunately'는 나쁜 소식을 전하거나 거절할 때 쓰고, 'There's room for improvement'는 피드백 표현이라 어울리지 않음.

Q3. A: We’re throwing a party Friday night — can you make it? B: ____ I have plans that evening.

  • I’d love to, but…
  • It’s a shame.
  • That’s too bad.
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I'd love to, but... — 가고 싶지만 사정이 있어 정중하게 거절할 때 쓰는 표현. 'It's a shame'과 'That's too bad'는 아쉬운 상황에 반응하는 말이지 거절 표현이 아님.

Q4. A: It was so nice spending time with you today. Goodbye! B: ____ Let’s meet again soon!

  • I hate to leave.
  • Sorry to hear that.
  • It’s missing something.
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I hate to leave. — 헤어지기 싫다는 아쉬운 마음을 표현하는 말. 'Sorry to hear that'은 안 좋은 소식에 공감, 'It's missing something'은 피드백 표현이라 맥락에 맞지 않음.

Q5. A: I just found out I didn’t get into the program. B: ____ You put so much effort into the application.

  • Sorry to hear that.
  • I wish we had more time.
  • We were so close.
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Sorry to hear that. — 남의 안 좋은 소식에 위로하며 공감할 때 쓰는 표현. 'I wish we had more time'은 헤어질 때 쓰는 말, 'We were so close'는 자신의 팀이 아깝게 실패했을 때 쓰는 말.

Q6. A: The trailer looks visually stunning, but something feels off. B: I know what you mean. ____

  • It’s missing something.
  • That’s a bummer.
  • I’d love to, but…
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It's missing something. — 뭔가 빠진 것 같다는 아쉬운 피드백 표현. 'That's a bummer'는 안타까운 상황에 반응하는 말, 'I'd love to, but'은 거절 표현이라 맥락이 다름.

Q7. A: We only have five minutes left in this lesson. B: ____ We barely scratched the surface.

  • I wish we had more time.
  • There’s room for improvement.
  • That’s too bad.
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I wish we had more time. — 시간이 더 있었으면 하는 아쉬운 감정 표현. 'There's room for improvement'는 개선 피드백, 'That's too bad'는 타인의 상황에 반응하는 말이라 어색함.

Q8. A: The outdoor concert got cancelled because of the storm. B: ____ You were looking forward to that for months.

  • It’s a shame.
  • There’s room for improvement.
  • Unfortunately…
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It's a shame. — 안타깝고 유감스러운 상황에 공감을 표현하는 말. 'There's room for improvement'는 피드백 표현, 'Unfortunately'는 나쁜 소식을 전달하거나 거절할 때 앞에 붙이는 말.