大変(たいへん)でしたね。

  • A common phrase used to express sympathy or empathy towards someone who has experienced a difficult or unpleasant situation.

Meaning

That must have been tough; I'm sorry to hear that

Example Sentences

  • 先週(せんしゅう)は仕事(しごと)が忙(いそが)しかったです。 ー 大変(たいへん)でしたね。
    I was busy with work last week. - That must have been tough.
  • 料理(りょうり)の注文(ちゅうもん)がとても複雑(ふくざつ)でした。 ー 大変(たいへん)でしたね。
    The food order was very complicated. - That must have been tough.
  • お客様(きゃくさま)と3時間(じかん)電話(でんわ)しました。 ー 大変(たいへん)でしたね。
    I had a 3-hour phone call with a customer. - That must have been tough.

Tags

JLPT N4