leider

A1

unfortunately

English meaning
unfortunately
Vocabulary package
Disappointment & Regret

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leider in a sentence

Leider kann ich nicht kommen. Ich muss zum Arzt.

Unfortunately I can't come. I have to go to the doctor.

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What does leider mean in English?

leider means "unfortunately". For example: "Leider kann ich nicht kommen. Ich muss zum Arzt." — "Unfortunately I can't come. I have to go to the doctor."

What level is leider in German?

leider is a A1 word — a1 — beginner. It belongs to the disappointment & regret vocabulary.

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