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к сожалению

Translation of к сожалению

unfortunately

Meaning of к сожалению

Russian

когда говорят о неприятном, плохом или разочаровывающем

English

used to say that something is bad or disappointing

unfortunately

Transcription and pronunciation of к сожалению

к сожале́нию

Stress: сожалению — 3rd syllable

Transcription
[k səʐɐˈlʲenʲɪjʊ]
In Latin letters
k sozhaleniyu

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  1. Unfortunately, the shop was already closed.

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    К сожалению, магазин уже был закрыт.

  2. I forgot the form, unfortunately.

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    Я, к сожалению, забыл форму.

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What's the difference between к сожалению, увы, and к несчастью

У
🇷🇺Russian
увы

One word; literary or playful.

К
🇷🇺Russian
к несчастью

Stronger: about real misfortune.

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What does к сожалению mean?

used to say that something is bad or disappointing

How do you pronounce к сожалению?

к сожалению is pronounced [k səʐɐˈlʲenʲɪjʊ], in Latin letters “k sozhaleniyu”.

How is к сожалению used in a sentence?

Unfortunately, the shop was already closed. Translation: К сожалению, магазин уже был закрыт.

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