Leider
Unfortunately
Language note: Adds a feeling of regret to your sentence.
Culture note: Using 'leider' helps soften the negation, showing empathy.
Context: The driver explains that they cannot accept credit cards.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Leider
[Ly-der]
Unfortunately
Used to express regret or disappointment.
Leider können wir keine Kreditkarten akzeptieren.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept credit cards.
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