Leider
Example: Leider hat das Wetter unseren Ausflug heute ruiniert.
Definition
"Leider" is an adverb used to express regret or disappointment about a situation, often translated as 'unfortunately' in English. It conveys that something undesirable or unfavorable has occurred, as in the phrase 'Leider hat das Wetter unseren Ausflug heute ruiniert' meaning 'Unfortunately, the weather ruined our trip today.'
Etymology
The word "leider" comes from the German root 'leid,' meaning 'sorrow' or 'pain,' combined with the suffix '-er' to form an adverb. Did you know? "Leider" literally translates to 'sorrowfully,' reflecting its use to express regret or misfortune.
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"Leider" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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