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Niestety
Used to express regret or to deliver bad news. It is a very polite and necessary word for social interactions. It often appears at the beginning of a sentence.
Examples in context
Niestety, nie mogę przyjść na imprezę.
Unfortunately, I can't come to the party.
Niestety, sklep jest już zamknięty.
Unfortunately, the store is already closed.
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