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Sorry about your brother

🇬🇧 UK //ˈsɒri əˈbaʊt jɔː brʌðər// 🇺🇸 US //ˈsɔri əˈbaʊt jɔr ˈbrəðər//

Meaning of Sorry about your brother

A phrase expressing sympathy for someone's distress regarding their brother.

In simple words: I feel bad about what happened to your brother.

Sorry about your brother in a sentence

• I'm really sorry about your brother; I can't imagine how you feel.
• Please know that I'm sorry about your brother; I'm here for you.
• When I heard the news, I felt so sorry about your brother.
• I just wanted to say I'm sorry about your brother; it's a tough time.
• She said, 'I'm really sorry about your brother,' when I told her what happened.

How to use Sorry about your brother

Commonly used to express sympathy; appropriate in both casual and formal settings, but tone may vary. Avoid in overly formal situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Imagine comforting someone by saying sorry while hugging them tightly.

Related words

Collocations with Sorry about your brother

• express my sympathy
• talk about your brother
• feel sorry about

Synonyms for Sorry about your brother

• I empathize with your loss
• My condolences about your brother
• I regret what happened to your brother

Common mistakes with Sorry about your brother

• Using 'sorry for your brother' instead of 'sorry about your brother'.
• Incorrectly using 'sorry to hear about your brother' in place of this phrase.
• Omitting 'about' makes it sound strange.

Frequently asked questions about Sorry about your brother

What does Sorry about your brother mean?

I feel bad about what happened to your brother.

What is the definition of Sorry about your brother?

A phrase expressing sympathy for someone's distress regarding their brother.

How do you use Sorry about your brother in a sentence?

I'm really sorry about your brother; I can't imagine how you feel.

Can you give another example of Sorry about your brother?

Please know that I'm sorry about your brother; I'm here for you.

What are synonyms for Sorry about your brother?

Common alternatives include I empathize with your loss, My condolences about your brother, I regret what happened to your brother.

What words go with Sorry about your brother?

It commonly pairs with express my sympathy, talk about your brother, feel sorry about.

What are common mistakes when using Sorry about your brother?

Using 'sorry for your brother' instead of 'sorry about your brother'. Incorrectly using 'sorry to hear about your brother' in place of this phrase. Omitting 'about' makes it sound strange.

How do you pronounce Sorry about your brother?

US: //ˈsɔri əˈbaʊt jɔr ˈbrəðər//, UK: //ˈsɒri əˈbaʊt jɔː brʌðər//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Sorry about your brother?

Commonly used to express sympathy; appropriate in both casual and formal settings, but tone may vary. Avoid in overly formal situations.