Leider
Unfortunately
Language note: A neutral way to express regret.
Culture note: Germans often use 'leider' to soften bad news.
Context: The driver responds to your request to verify the fare.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Leider
[LY-der]
Unfortunately
Used to express that something is regrettably or sadly the case.
Leider kann ich nicht kommen.
Unfortunately, I cannot come.
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