This is the 574th most frequent Latvian word.
diemžēl
Unfortunately.
Diemžēl is used here as an adverb to express regret or misfortune regarding the fact of not attending an event.
Diemžēl es neaizbraucu uz konferenci vakar.
Unfortunately, I didn't go to the conference yesterday.
Diemžēl is used here as a transitional adverb to introduce a negative incident or situation following a positive state.
Visi bija priecīgi, bet diemžēl sanāca liela ķibele.
Everyone was happy, but unfortunately, a big problem occurred.
Diemžēl is used here to express sympathy for someone’s lack of knowledge in a specific situation.