Unfortunately - translation, pronunciation and examples
unfortunately
used to say that something is bad or disappointing
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When to use unfortunately
К сожалению, магазин уже был закрыт.
Я, к сожалению, забыл форму.
unfortunately usage examples
К сожалению, магазин уже был закрыт.
Unfortunately, the store was already closed.
Я, к сожалению, забыл форму.
I forgot the form, unfortunately.
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How to pronounce unfortunately and what this word means
unfortunately translation: к сожалению. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce unfortunately
/ʌnˈfɔːtʃənətli/
unfortunately translation
к сожалению
unfortunately examples
Unfortunately, the store was already closed.
unfortunately transcription
/ʌnˈfɔːtʃənətli/, /ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
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Questions about this word
unfortunately meaning: what does it mean?
used to say that something is bad or disappointing
unfortunately pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
unfortunately is pronounced as /ʌnˈfɔːtʃənətli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
unfortunately definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Unfortunately, the store was already closed. Translation: К сожалению, магазин уже был закрыт.
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