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Expresses that a circumstance or fact is regrettable or unfortunate. It is a more formal variant of “leider” (unfortunately).
Bedauerlicherweise müssen wir Ihnen mitteilen, dass die Veranstaltung ausfällt.
Unfortunately, we must inform you that the event has been canceled.
The adverb is made up of the adjective 'bedauerlich' (regrettable) and the noun 'Weise' (way/manner). It literally means 'in a regrettable way'.
Es ist bedauerlich, dass du nicht kommen kannst.
It is regrettable that you can't come.
When 'bedauerlicherweise' (unfortunately) stands at the beginning of the sentence (position 1), the verb follows in position 2 and then the subject. This word order emphasizes the regrettable nature of the whole sentence.
Bedauerlicherweise ist der Zug schon abgefahren.
Unfortunately, the train has already left.
This word belongs to elevated or formal language. It is often found in official announcements, business letters, or formal speeches.
Wir müssen Ihnen bedauerlicherweise mitteilen, dass Ihre Bewerbung nicht erfolgreich war.
Unfortunately, we must inform you that your application was not successful.
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„Leider“ and „bedauerlicherweise“ both express regret about an undesirable fact. „Leider“ is the normal, neutral form in everyday German, while „bedauerlicherweise“ is considerably more formal and is especially common in written communications. „Leider“ is usually more suitable in conversation; „bedauerlicherweise“ can be appropriate in a formal text.
Bedauerlicherweise fällt unser gemeinsamer Ausflug am Samstag aus.
Unfortunately, our day trip together on Saturday has been canceled.
Leider fällt unser gemeinsamer Ausflug am Samstag aus.
Unfortunately, our day trip together on Saturday has been canceled.
