Complete Guide to Using “It’s too bad that” in English

The phrase “It’s too bad that” expresses regret or disappointment about a situation. It shows sympathy or concern about unfortunate events.

“It’s too bad that” Usage Examples

SnoEnglish ExampleHindi Translation
1It’s too bad that she lost her job.बहुत बुरा हुआ कि उसकी नौकरी चली गई।
2It’s too bad that you have to go.बहुत बुरा है कि आपको जाना पड़ रहा है।
3It’s too bad that I found out about it.बहुत बुरा हुआ कि मुझे इसके बारे में पता चला।
4It’s too bad we will not be there on time.बहुत बुरा है कि हम वहाँ समय पर नहीं पहुँच पाएँगे।
5It’s too bad that tickets are all gone to that concert.बहुत बुरा हुआ कि उस कॉन्सर्ट के सारे टिकट खत्म हो गए।
6It’s too bad that it is supposed to rain.बहुत बुरा है कि बारिश होने वाली है।
7It’s too bad that she got hurt.बहुत बुरा हुआ कि उसे चोट लगी।
8It’s too bad that my work has to lay off people.बहुत बुरा है कि मेरे ऑफिस को लोगों को निकालना पड़ रहा है।
9It’s too bad that you do not understand.बहुत बुरा है कि आप समझ नहीं पा रहे हैं।
10It’s too bad that the event was canceled.बहुत बुरा हुआ कि इवेंट कैंसल हो गया।

Expanded Usage Examples

SnoEnglish ExampleHindi Translation
11It’s too bad that the flight got delayed.बहुत बुरा हुआ कि फ्लाइट डिले हो गई।
12It’s too bad that we missed the opportunity.बहुत बुरा हुआ कि हमें मौका हाथ से निकल गया।
13It’s too bad that the restaurant is closed today.बहुत बुरा है कि रेस्तराँ आज बंद है।
14It’s too bad that he couldn’t join us.बहुत बुरा हुआ कि वह हमारे साथ नहीं आ सका।
15It’s too bad that the weather ruined our plans.बहुत बुरा हुआ कि मौसम ने हमारी योजनाएँ बिगाड़ दीं।

Alternative Expressions

SnoEnglish ExampleHindi Translation
1What a shame that she couldn’t come.कितना दुखद है कि वह नहीं आ सकी।
2Unfortunately, we have to leave early.दुर्भाग्य से, हमें जल्दी जाना पड़ेगा।
3Sadly, the show was canceled.अफसोस की बात है कि शो कैंसल हो गया।

Key Grammar Rules

Structure:

  • “It’s too bad that” + subject + verb
    • ✅ Correct: “It’s too bad that they left early.”
    • ❌ Incorrect: “It’s too bad they left early.” (Informal but common)

Responses:

  • Agreeing: “Yes, it’s really unfortunate.”
  • Comforting: “Don’t worry, maybe next time.”

Tense Variations:

  • Present: “It’s too bad that she is sick.”
  • Past: “It was too bad that he missed the party.”
  • Future: “It’ll be too bad if we can’t go.”

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ “Its too bad that…” (Missing apostrophe)
✅ “It’s too bad that…”

❌ “It’s too bad she don’t know.” (Wrong verb agreement)
✅ “It’s too bad she doesn’t know.”

❌ “It’s too bad to rain.” (Incorrect structure)
✅ “It’s too bad that it’s raining.”

Cultural Usage Notes

Conversation Style:

  • Used in both formal and informal situations to express sympathy

Indian Context:

  • Often combined with “yaar” or “ji” for emphasis (“Too bad yaar, we missed it!”)

Professional Use:

  • More formal alternative: “Unfortunately,…” or “Regrettably,…”
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