unfortunately

The word 'leider' is an adverb in German that is used to express regret or disappointment. It is often used to introduce a negative statement or to express that something is not as one would have hoped or expected. For example, 'Leider habe ich meinen Schlüssel verloren.' means 'Unfortunately, I lost my key.' or 'Leider kann ich nicht kommen.' means 'Unfortunately, I cannot come.'.

Example sentences using: leider

Leider kann ich heute nicht kommen.

Unfortunately, I cannot come today.

This phrase expresses regret; 'leider' suggests a feeling of regret or disappointment about the fact that the speaker cannot come.

Ich habe leider keine Zeit.

Sadly, I have no time.

The term 'leider' is used to denote regret. The speaker wishes they had time but unfortunately they do not.

Er ist leider krank.

Regrettably, he is sick.

The term 'leider' here expresses an unfortunate or regrettable circumstance. The speaker expresses sympathy for the person who is sick.