Bedauerlicherweise
Translation
regrettably, unfortunately, sadly
Examples
Bedauerlicherweise müssen wir die Veranstaltung absagen.
Regrettably, we have to cancel the event.
Er kam bedauerlicherweise zu spät.
Unfortunately, he arrived too late.
Grammar Patterns
((Bedauerlicherweise)) + V + S ... Regrettably, ... Bedauerlicherweise fällt der Kurs heute aus.
Similar Words
Synonyms: leider, unglücklicherweise; Antonyms: glücklicherweise
Etymology
Derived from the adjective 'bedauerlich' (regrettable) by adding the adverbial suffix '-erweise'.
Memory Tips
This is a more formal and stronger version of 'leider' (unfortunately). Think of it as meaning 'in a regrettable way'.