Meaning of the German Word "Leider"

leider
sadly

In a way that shows sadness; unfortunately.

Example Sentence

Leider ist mein Großvater letztes Jahr gestorben.

Other Meanings of This Word

Used to say that something is sad, disappointing, or has a bad effect.

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Definition: In a way that shows sadness; unfortunately.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "leider"?

B1

What grammatical category does "leider" have?

Adverb

Which vocabulary topic does "leider" belong to?

Emotions

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