This is the 394th most frequent Estonian word.
paraku
Unfortunately.
Conveys disappointment in contrast to expectation.
Ma lootsin, et saame head uudised, kuid paraku tuli siiski halb sõnum.
I hoped we would get good news, but unfortunately, we received bad news instead.
Indicates an unfortunate or regrettable limitation.
Paraku ei ole meil täna aega, et koos lõunatada.
Unfortunately, we don't have time to have lunch together today.
Expresses an unfortunate result despite effort.