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ευτυχώς

fortunately /ef.tiˈxos/

adverbA2#686 most common

Also: luckily

Example sentences

Ευτυχώς, δεν έβρεξε σήμερα.
Fortunately, it didn't rain today.
Ευτυχώς, βρήκα το κλειδί μου.
Fortunately, I found my key.
Ευτυχώς, οι εξετάσεις τελείωσαν νωρίτερα.
Fortunately, the exams finished earlier.
Ευτυχώς, είχαμε βοήθεια από τους φίλους μας.
Fortunately, we had help from our friends.
Ευτυχώς, η κατάσταση δεν είναι τόσο σοβαρή όσο νομίζαμε.
Fortunately, the situation is not as serious as we thought.
Ευτυχώς, η πτήση μας έφτασε εγκαίρως.
Fortunately, our flight arrived on time.

Word family

ευτυχίαhappiness
ευτυχισμένοςhappy
ευτυχώςfortunately
ευτυχισμέναhappily

Etymology

The Modern Greek word 'ευτυχώς' meaning 'fortunately' derives from the ancient Greek 'εὐτυχῶς', which is the adverbial form of 'εὐτυχής' meaning 'fortunate'. The prefix 'εὐ-' means 'good' or 'well', and 'τύχη' means 'fortune' or 'luck'. Thus, 'ευτυχώς' literally means 'with good fortune'.

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