Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

Leider

Translation (Übersetzung) unfortunately, sadly, alas
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈlaɪ̯dɐ]
A1
Adverbs
Beginner
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Tags (Tags)
adverb common A1 emotion regret
Leider is an adverb used to express regret, disappointment, or bad news. It typically appears at the beginning of a sentence or clause, but can also be placed after the verb. It's a common word in everyday German conversation.

Leider - German Adverbs - Leider Meaning - Leider Translation - Leider Adverbs Examples

Leider is a German Adverbs

Learn Leider meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Leider is classified as an Adverb in German grammar.

Leider Examples (Beispiele) in English

Leider examples with English translations. See how to use Leider in sentences. Leider example sentences in English below.

Leider ist das Geschäft schon geschlossen.
Unfortunately, the store is already closed.
Expressing disappointment about business hours
Ich kann leider nicht zur Party kommen.
I unfortunately cannot come to the party.
Declining an invitation with regret
Leider hat es geregnet, als wir wandern wollten.
Unfortunately it rained when we wanted to go hiking.
Describing unfortunate weather conditions

Leider Word Family - Leider Related Words - Leider Family Members

Leider Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Leider word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Leider family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Leider related words and expand your German vocabulary.

root word (Stammwort)
leid
Meaning: sorry, painful
Example: Es tut mir leid. (I'm sorry.)
Adjective
related adjective (verwandtes Adjektiv)
leidvoll
Meaning: painful, sorrowful
Example: eine leidvolle Erfahrung (a painful experience)
Adjective

Leider Usage - Leider Collocations - Leider Idioms - Leider Synonyms - Leider Antonyms

Leider Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Leider Collocations (Kollokationen)

Leider collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Leider word combinations and how to use Leider with other words naturally.

Leider nicht
unfortunately not
High frequency
Leider schon
unfortunately yes/already
Medium frequency
Leider muss ich sagen
I'm sorry to say
Medium frequency
Leider Gottes
unfortunately (literally: unfortunately of God)
Low frequency
Leider geil
unfortunately awesome (slang expression)
Low frequency

Leider Idioms (Redewendungen)

Leider idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Leider with meanings and explanations. Master Leider expressions used in everyday German.

Leider, leider
alas, alas
Used to emphasize regret or disappointment, often with a sigh
Das ist leider so
That's unfortunately the way it is
Used to accept an unfortunate reality

Leider Synonyms (Synonyme)

Leider synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Leider and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Leider similar words and their usage.

Bedauerlicherweise
Meaning: regrettably
High similarity
Unglücklicherweise
Meaning: unfortunately
High similarity
Schade
Meaning: too bad, what a pity
Medium similarity

Leider Antonyms (Antonyme)

Leider antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Leider. Discover Leider opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Glücklicherweise
Meaning: fortunately, luckily
Zum Glück
Meaning: fortunately, luckily

Leider Semantically Related Words - Leider Contextually Related Words - Leider Thematically Related Words

Leider Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Leider semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Leider. Explore Leider related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Leider contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Entschuldigung Bedauern Traurig Schade Unglück

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