Phrases and expressions · Sympathy
Žao mi je: I'm sorry
"Žao mi je" = I'm sorry (regret or sympathy). Use "Izvinite" for everyday apologies and "Žao mi je" when you want to express sympathy or real regret.
Examples
Žao mi je, kasnim.
I'm sorry, I'm late.
Žao mi je što si bolestan.
I'm sorry you're ill.
Tips
- "Žao mi je" sounds sincere; "Izvini" is a quick, situational "sorry".