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Taka Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Sad/sorry

Do these two work? If they do, what is the difference in meaning?

I felt sad that I got one year older.
I felt sorry that I got one year older.
  

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why would one say sorry for getting older?

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why would one say sorry for getting older?
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I've read somewhere that "sorry" is derived from "sorrow," and "sorrow" is, as you know, related to "sadness."
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I felt sorry that I got one year older.

'Sorry' here suggests regret rather than sadness.

Clive
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Generically speaking, "sorry" carries certain degrees of regret or apology. If I step on your shoe, I will say " I am sorry ....", I will not say however, " I am sad". If Mary found out her boyfriend has been two-timing, you may say two her: " I am sorry to hear that. Don't be sad. Be happy that you find out now than later. It is not natural to say " I am / feel sad for you..... ".
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