Sajnos

Sajnos is a Hungarian word that translates to "unfortunately" or "sadly" in English. It is an adverb used to express regret or disappointment about a particular situation or event. The word is derived from the Hungarian verb "sajni," which means "to pity" or "to feel sorry for."

The usage of "sajnos" is quite common in everyday Hungarian conversation. It can be placed at the beginning of a sentence to introduce a piece of bad news, or it can be used to comment on a situation after it has been described. For example, one might say "Sajnos esik az eső," meaning "Unfortunately, it is raining." Another example could be "Megpróbáltam, de sajnos nem sikerült," which translates to "I tried, but unfortunately, it didn't work out."

The word carries a sense of mild to moderate disappointment, depending on the context. It is a versatile expression that can be applied to a wide range of situations, from minor inconveniences to more significant setbacks. While "sajnos" directly means "unfortunately," its emotional weight can vary. It is a common and useful word for expressing negative sentiment in Hungarian.