leider
unfortunately
Meaning of leider
wird verwendet, um zu sagen, dass etwas schlecht oder enttäuschend ist
used to say that something is bad or disappointing
Pronunciation
leider with English translation
leider usage examples
Leider regnet es heute.
Unfortunately, it's raining today.
Leider kann ich nicht mitkommen.
Unfortunately, I can't come along.
leider synonyms
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A more formal, bookish way to say “unfortunately,” with a mild tone of regret.
Literally “unluckily”; a formal, somewhat old-fashioned equivalent of “unfortunately.”
An emphatic colloquial form of “unfortunately,” sometimes sounding religious or emotionally charged.
Expresses surprise or annoyance, like “of all things” or “just my luck”; close to “unfortunately” in some contexts.
A somewhat literary or old-fashioned “to everyone’s misfortune / alas,” emphasizing bad outcome or trouble.
Advanced: broader words
Usually means “unhappy” or “unfortunate”; as an equivalent of “unfortunately” it is rare and mainly literary.
Normally means “regretful”; as an adverb-like equivalent of “unfortunately” it is uncommon and sounds odd.
Means “embarrassingly” or “awkwardly”; only partly close to “unfortunately” when embarrassment is involved.
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Questions about this word
What does leider mean?
used to say that something is bad or disappointing
How do you pronounce leider?
leider is pronounced [ˈlaɪ̯dɐ].
How is leider used in a sentence?
Unfortunately, it's raining today. Translation: Leider regnet es heute.
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