Ñèñòåìà Orphus

16                                                             Everyday Conversational Expressions                           Particular Occasions p.2

 

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* 16 Particular Occasions (p.2 of 3)

 

16.7   When you want to please the parents of a new baby

 

He's beautiful.   Listen   <“He’s beautiful Look how he is smiling.”>

What an adorable baby!   Listen   <“He can hold a rattle. What an adorable baby.”>

Oh, isn't she cute!   Listen   <“She is laughing! Oh, isn’t she cute!”>

Isn't she the sweetest thing!   Listen   <“Listen how she is cooing. Isn’t she the sweetest thing!”>

Oh, isn't he darling!   Listen   <“He looks so serious. Oh, isn’t he darling!”>

He has his mother's eyes.   Listen   <“He has his mother’s eyes. Those big, blue eyes.”>

She's got her father's nose.   Listen   <“She’s got her father’s nose. It’s slightly turned-up.>

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16.8   When you ask polite questions about a new baby

 

Whom is he named after?   Listen   < – “He is named after his grandfather.”>

How much does she weigh?   Listen   < – “At the moment she weighs eight pounds.”>

Has she been sleeping well?   Listen   < – “In the beginning she slept all the time, day and night. Then, she began waking up at night.”>

Does he sleep through the night?   Listen   < – “I wish he would. Unfortunately, he wakes up at night often.”>

May I hold her?   Listen   < – “Yes, please. Try not to wake her up, though.”>

Can I hold him?   Listen   < – “Not right now. He is sleeping.”>

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16.9   When somebody disappeared

 

He just disappeared.   Listen   < – “How could it happen?”>

He vanished.   Listen   < – “I don’t quite understand.”>

He disappeared without a trace.   Listen   < – “Did you look for him after that?”>

One minute he was there and the next minute he wasn't.   Listen   < – “How did it happen?”>

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16.10   When somebody died

 

He died.   Listen   < “The doctor tried to save his life. Nothing helped. He died.”>

He died on me.   Listen   AHe died while in my care.”   <“I drove him to the hospital, but he died on me anyway.”>

He's deceased.   Listen   <“Where is your grandfather?” – “He is deceased.”>

He perished.   Listen   <“What happened to your grandfather?” – “There was a war. He perished.”>

He passed away.   Listen   <“Is your grandfather alive?” – “No. He passed away.”>

He's no longer among us.   Listen   <“He was sick for a long time. He’s no longer among us.”>

He's not among the living.   Listen   <“He had a long life. Now, he is not among the living.”>

The Lord took him home.   Listen   <“He suffered a lot. Then, the Lord took him home.”>

He's gone to meet the maker.   Listen   <“Disease took a toll on him. He’s gone to meet the maker.”>

He met his maker.   Listen   <“I’m glad he isn’t suffering any more. He met his maker.”>

He's with the maker.   Listen   <“He was a good man. Now, he’s with the maker.”>

He's gone to heaven.   Listen   <“He was praying he would see the Lord. Now, he’s gone to heaven.”>

He's gone to a better land.   Listen   <“He’s gone to a better land. The land that awaits all of us.”>

He's six feet under.   Listen   <“He found peace. He’s six feet under.”>

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16.11   When you express sympathy at a funeral

 

Please accept my sympathy.   Listen   <“I’m sorry about your loss. Please accept my sympathy.”>

You have my sympathy.   Listen   <“I was shocked to hear about the death in your family. You have my sympathy.”>

You have my deepest sympathy.   Listen   <“It’s a sad, sad day. You have my deepest sympathy.”>

I'm so sorry.   Listen   <“My dearest friend. I’m so sorry.”>

I'm very sorry.   Listen   <“I never thought we would meet on such an occasion. I’m very sorry.”>

I share your sorrow.   Listen   AI grieve with you.”   <“Your father was a very good man. I share your sorrow.”>

I share your pain.   Listen   <“It’s a mournful day. I share your pain.”>

My heart goes out to you.   Listen   AI condole with you.”   <“I sympathize with you about this tragic loss. My heart goes out to you.”>

You're in my prayers.   Listen   <“I’m mourning with you. You’re in my prayers.”>

I'll keep you in my prayers.   Listen   <“I feel sorry for your loss. I’ll keep you in my prayers.”>

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