Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To feel regret because something happened or a decision was mistaken.
Natural examples
Ich bedauere meine unhöfliche Antwort.
I regret my rude reply.
Der Veranstalter bedauert, dass das Konzert ausfällt.
The organizer regrets that the concert is canceled.
Sie bedauerte den verpassten Zug.
She regretted missing the train.
Usage note
Bedauern usually takes an accusative object or a dass-clause. Its perfect uses haben.
Mini-lesson: bedauern
To feel regret because something happened or a decision was mistaken. Bedauern usually takes an accusative object or a dass-clause. Its perfect uses haben.
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