leider

This is the 734th most frequent German word.


leider

Unfortunately.


Indicating disappointment about the unavailability of tickets.

Die Tickets sind leider schon ausverkauft.

The tickets are unfortunately already sold out.


Expressing regret about missing a phone call.

Leider habe ich deinen Anruf verpasst.

Unfortunately, I missed your call.


Expressing regret about an inability to attend an event.

Leider kann ich heute nicht zum Treffen kommen.

Unfortunately, I cannot come to the meeting today.