Wie schade!
[vee SHAH-de]
What a shame!
Literal gloss:“How pitiful/shame!”
When to use:Safe across both Sie and du settings because no personal pronoun restricts it.
Word-by-Word Structure
| German | Meaning | Grammar Note |
|---|---|---|
| Wie | how / what a | — |
| schade | unfortunate / a pity | — |
Example Sentences in Context
Reacting to disappointing news
Unser Zug fällt heute aus! — Oh nein, wie schade!
Our train is canceled today! — Oh no, what a shame!
Responding to a declined invite
Schade, dass du nicht mitkommen kannst.
A shame that you cannot come along.