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How to Say ‘Unfortunately we have’ in German

Wir haben leider

veer hah-ben LY-der

[veer hah-ben LY-der]

💬 Usage Tip: leider sits after the verb here, not at the start like English "unfortunately". You can also lead with it, but then the verb comes right after: Leider haben wir.

Phrase Breakdown

Wir

[veer]

Pronoun for a group including the speaker.

Example

Wir arbeiten gern zusammen.

We like working together.

haben

[hah-ben]

have

To possess or hold something.

Example

Ich habe ein Buch.

I have a book.

leider

[LY-der]

unfortunately

Adverb used to express regret, often before bad news.

Example

Leider sind wir heute ausgebucht.

Unfortunately we are fully booked today.

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