Usages of жаль
Жаль, что было холодно.
It is a pity that it was cold.
Очень жаль, но я не могу.
I am very sorry, but I cannot.
Мне жаль выбрасывать старые вещи, поэтому у меня беспорядок.
I feel bad throwing away old things, therefore I have a mess.
Ей обидно выбрасывать подарки, жаль их терять.
It hurts her to throw away gifts; it is a pity to lose them.
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