Quina llàstima
Example: Quina llàstima que no puguis venir a la festa demà.
Definition
"Quina llàstima" is a Catalan expression used to convey regret or sympathy about an unfortunate situation, similar to saying "what a pity" or "what a shame" in English. It expresses disappointment or sadness about something that cannot be changed.
Etymology
The phrase "Quina llàstima" comes from Catalan, where "quina" means "what a" and "llàstima" means "pity" or "shame." The word "llàstima" is derived from the Latin "miseratio," meaning compassion or pity, showing how the phrase combines to express an emotional response to unfortunate events.
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