zum Glück
Translation
fortunately, luckily
Examples
Zum Glück hat es nicht geregnet.
Fortunately, it didn't rain.
Wir haben den Zug zum Glück noch erreicht.
Luckily, we still caught the train.
Grammar Patterns
zum Glück + V2 sentence Fortunately, ... Zum Glück hat es nicht geregnet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: glücklicherweise; Antonyms: leider (unfortunately), unglücklicherweise (unluckily)
Etymology
Short for "zu dem Glück," meaning "to the luck." It implies an event turned towards a lucky outcome.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'to my luck' or 'adding to my good fortune' when something good happens unexpectedly.