diemžēl

/diɛmˈʒæːl/
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A basic Latvian expression meaning unfortunately.

Examples

  • Skolotāja uzrakstīja diemžēl uz tāfeles.
    The teacher wrote unfortunately on the board.
  • Es dzirdēju diemžēl ikdienas sarunā.
    I heard unfortunately in an everyday conversation.
  • Lūdzu, izlasi piemēru ar diemžēl.
    Please read the example with unfortunately.
  • Mēs šodien mācāmies diemžēl.
    We are learning unfortunately today.
  • Viņa pareizi lietoja diemžēl teikumā.
    She used unfortunately correctly in a sentence.

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Meanings

Everyday meaning

adverb
everyday
neutral
Used in present-day Latvian to express unfortunately.

Examples

  • Skolotāja uzrakstīja diemžēl uz tāfeles.
    The teacher wrote unfortunately on the board.
  • Es dzirdēju diemžēl ikdienas sarunā.
    I heard unfortunately in an everyday conversation.
  • Lūdzu, izlasi piemēru ar diemžēl.
    Please read the example with unfortunately.
  • Mēs šodien mācāmies diemžēl.
    We are learning unfortunately today.
  • Viņa pareizi lietoja diemžēl teikumā.
    She used unfortunately correctly in a sentence.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does diemžēl mean?

diemžēl means unfortunately.

Is diemžēl common?

Yes. It is common in present-day Latvian.

Is diemžēl formal?

It is neutral and suitable for ordinary conversation.

Should beginners learn diemžēl?

Yes. It is useful core Latvian vocabulary.

How is diemžēl used?

Use it when the situation calls for unfortunately.

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