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glücklicherweise

fortunately, luckily

adverb GLUEK-li-kher-VY-zeh Rare
Communication Expressions

Usage Note

Glücklicherweise introduces a positive development that the speaker sees as lucky or fortunate; a standard spoken and written adverb, neutral in register — the everyday equivalent of erfreulicherweise.

Examples

"Glücklicherweise hat es nicht geregnet."

Natural Translation

Fortunately, it didn't rain.

Literal Translation

Luckily has it not rained.

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