regrettably
gb/ɹɪɡɹˈɛtəbli/ us/ɹɪɡɹˈɛtəbli/
C1
Angielski
sajnos, sajnálatos módon, sajnálkozva, megbánóan
C1
FORMAL
1
sajnos
A1
Schemat użycia:
Regrettably, [clause].
Regrettably, we won’t be able to attend the wedding.
Sajnos nem fogunk tudni elmenni az esküvőre.
The documents were, regrettably, lost during the move.
A dokumentumok sajnálatos módon elvesztek a költözés során.
Regrettably, the project has been delayed again.
Przykłady dla uczących się
Regrettably, I can’t come today.
Sajnos ma nem tudok jönni.
Regrettably, the store is closed.
Sajnos az üzlet zárva van.
Częsty błąd:
Often sounds too formal in casual conversation; “unfortunately” is more neutral.
Znaczenie
unfortunately; causing disappointment
Kolokacje
regrettably, I
|regrettably, we
|regrettably, it
|regrettably, the
|regrettably late
|regrettably common
|regrettably true
|regrettably absent
|regrettably overlooked
|regrettably unable
Synonimy
unfortunately (More neutral and common in everyday speech.)
|
sadly (Often adds a more emotional tone.)
Antonimy
fortunately (Introduces a positive or lucky outcome instead.)
|
happily (Suggests the speaker is pleased about the outcome.)
Tematy
emotions
|communication
|news
|writing
Definicja
Used to mean “unfortunately.”
Used to say that something is unfortunate or disappointing and that you wish it were different.
C1
FORMAL
2
sajnálkozva
B2
megbánóan
C1
Schemat użycia:
[someone] spoke/wrote [regrettably] about [something].
He spoke regrettably about how he treated his friends in college.
Sajnálkozva beszélt arról, hogyan bánt az egyetemen a barátaival.
She looked back regrettably on the decision to quit her job so quickly.
Sajnálkozva gondolt vissza arra a döntésére, hogy ilyen gyorsan felmondott.
Przykłady dla uczących się
He talked regrettably about the mistake.
Sajnálkozva beszélt a hibáról.
Częsty błąd:
Don’t confuse with “regretfully”: both are close, but “regrettably” is more often used like “unfortunately.”
Znaczenie
with regret; in a regretful way
Kolokacje
said regrettably
|added regrettably
|spoke regrettably
|wrote regrettably
|looked back regrettably
|regrettably admitted
Synonimy
regretfully (More directly focused on the speaker’s feeling of regret.)
|
with regret (A common phrase alternative; often used in formal notices.)
Antonimy
proudly (Shows satisfaction rather than regret.)
Tematy
emotions
|communication
Definicja
In a way that shows you feel sorry about something.
In a way that shows or expresses regret.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
regrettably
IPA
GB/ɹɪɡɹˈɛtəbli/
US/ɹɪɡɹˈɛtəbli/
Sylaby i akcent
re - gret - tably (3 sylaby)
Stress on 2nd syllable (gret)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: regrettably
- Plural: regrettablies
Wyrażenia
regrettably not.
1/ɹɪɡɹˈɛtəbli nˈɑt ‖/
fixed phrase
formal
polite “unfortunately, no”
A formal way to say “No, unfortunately.”
Przykłady
- “Is there any chance of a refund?” “Regrettably not.”
- “Will the tickets be available today?” “Regrettably not.”
Przykłady dla uczących się
- Regrettably not.
regrettably, [clause]
1/ɹɪɡɹˈɛtəbli | klˈɔz/
fixed phrase
formal
formal way to say “unfortunately”
A formal way to start a sentence meaning “unfortunately.”
Przykłady
- Regrettably, your application was not successful this time.
- Regrettably, we have to cancel tomorrow’s meeting.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- Regrettably, I can’t help you.