No. 11,612 in Russian
жалея
"Жалея" means "regretting" or "feeling sorry" in English.
In a sentence
Жалея о прошлом, он решил больше не повторять этих ошибок.
Regretting the past, he decided not to repeat those mistakes anymore.
The word "жалея" here conveys the meaning of feeling regret about past actions or events, serving as a present participle form derived from the verb "жалеть" (to regret or pity).
Она смотрела на него, жалея о его судьбе.
She looked at him, feeling pity for his fate.
The word "жалея" in this sentence expresses the feeling of pity or compassion, influenced by the circumstances surrounding another person.
Жалея что не уделил достаточно времени, он понял важность общения с близкими.
Regretting not spending enough time, he realized the importance of connecting with loved ones.
Here, "жалея" denotes self-reflection and regret about a personal action or decision, highlighting the emotional reconsideration.
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