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δυστυχώς
unfortunately /ðis.tiˈxos/
adverbA2#603 most common
Example sentences
Δυστυχώς, δεν μπορώ να έρθω στη γιορτή.
Unfortunately, I cannot come to the party.
Δυστυχώς, το λεωφορείο αργεί πολύ.
Unfortunately, the bus is very late.
Δυστυχώς, δεν βρήκα το βιβλίο που ήθελα.
Unfortunately, I didn't find the book I wanted.
Δυστυχώς, η ταινία δεν ήταν καλή.
Unfortunately, the movie was not good.
Δυστυχώς, η βροχή μας εμπόδισε να πάμε στην εκδρομή.
Unfortunately, the rain prevented us from going on the trip.
Δυστυχώς, δεν έχω αρκετό χρόνο για να τελειώσω την εργασία.
Unfortunately, I don't have enough time to finish the assignment.
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'δυστυχώς' meaning 'unfortunately' is derived from the prefix 'δυσ-' meaning 'bad' or 'difficult' and the root 'τυχ-' from 'τύχη' meaning 'fortune' or 'luck', with the adverbial suffix '-ως'. The word thus conveys the sense of 'bad fortune' or 'unfortunately'.
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