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leider — meaning, examples and lesson | JadoLearn Dictionary

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leider

AdverbLevel A1

British: /ˈlaɪ̯dɐ/American: /ˈlaɪ̯dɐ/

The main stress follows the natural German adverb form.

Meaning 1neutral · 82%

unfortunately

Equivalents in base languages

فارسی

متأسفانه

Հայերեն

ցավոք

tsavok

Leider kann ich nicht kommen.

Ich habe leider keine Zeit.

Der Laden ist leider geschlossen.

Leider adds regret and can stand first or after the verb.

Leider adds regret and can stand first or after the verb.

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unfortunatelyoutsidecash

Correct answer: unfortunately
This fits the A1 adverb use.

Base form: leider
Comparative: —
Superlative: —
Comparison: not applicable
Sentence position: Leider kann ich nicht kommen. · Ich habe leider keine Zeit.

Use the adverb in the middle field or first position with verb second.