fortunately

• Adverb, das ausdrückt, dass ein Ereignis oder eine Situation günstig, glücklich oder vom Glück begünstigt ist; es leitet oft einen positiven Ausgang oder eine Erleichterung nach einer potenziell negativen Lage ein.

An adverb used to express that an event or situation is lucky or favorable. It often introduces a positive outcome or relief from a potentially negative situation.

1. By good luck or chanceA2formal

   Used to express that something happened in a lucky or favorable way.

   Zum Glück

   • Fortunately, the rain stopped just before the parade.
   • She forgot her umbrella, but fortunately her friend had an extra one.
   • Fortunately, the accident caused no serious injuries.

   Synonymehappilyluckilyopportunelyprovidentiallythankfully

   Antonymeunfortunatelyunluckily

2. Expressing reliefA2formal

   Used to indicate that a situation is better than it could have been.

   zum Glück

   • Fortunately, we arrived at the airport on time.
   • He lost his wallet, but fortunately someone returned it.
   • Fortunately, the test was easier than expected.

   Synonymehappilyluckilymercifullythankfully

   Antonymeunfortunately