zum Glück

/tsʊm ɡlʏk/
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Expresses the idea “fortunately” in everyday German.

Examples

  • Der Ausdruck „zum Glück“ passt hier gut.
    Here the intended idea is fortunately.
  • Sie sagte zum Abschied: zum Glück.
    The expression means fortunately.
  • Er antwortete einfach: zum Glück.
    The speaker uses fortunately.
  • Im Gespräch hörte ich „zum Glück“.
    In this context it conveys fortunately.
  • Lernende verwenden „zum Glück“ im Alltag.
    The example illustrates fortunately.

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Meanings

Meaning

everyday
neutral
Expresses the idea “fortunately” in everyday German.

Examples

  • Sie sagte zum Abschied: zum Glück.
    The expression means fortunately.
  • Der Ausdruck „zum Glück“ passt hier gut.
    Here the intended idea is fortunately.
  • Im Gespräch hörte ich „zum Glück“.
    In this context it conveys fortunately.
  • Er antwortete einfach: zum Glück.
    The speaker uses fortunately.
  • Lernende verwenden „zum Glück“ im Alltag.
    The example illustrates fortunately.

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Etymology

A fixed German combination whose words together carry the established meaning “fortunately”.

FAQ

What does zum Glück mean?

Expresses the idea “fortunately” in everyday German.

How is zum Glück used?

A standard German term used in everyday communication.

Is zum Glück common?

A standard German term used in everyday communication.

How is zum Glück pronounced?

It is pronounced as shown in the entry: zum Glück.

What should learners remember?

Expresses the idea “fortunately” in everyday German.

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