German Conversation · Level 124
44 words
German word
glücklicherweise
Pronunciation
IPA/ˌglʏklɪçɐˈvaɪ̯zə/
Meaning
- adverbfortunately
Example
Wir haben glücklicherweise einen Tisch im Restaurant bekommen.
Fortunately, we got a table at the restaurant.
More examples
Glücklicherweise hatte das Konzert noch nicht begonnen.
Fortunately, the concert had not started yet.
Core concept
Good fortune steps into an unfolding situation and delivers a favorable outcome.
Common phrases
glücklicherweise keine Verletzten
fortunately no one was injured
glücklicherweise pünktlich angekommen
fortunately arrived on time
glücklicherweise noch ein Platz frei
fortunately a seat was still available
Similar words
zum Glück: Indicates that good luck led to a favorable result.
gottseidank: Expresses relief and gratitude for a favorable result.
zufälligerweise: Indicates that something happened by chance or coincidence.
Definition in German
Ausdrückt, dass etwas durch Glück gut ausgeht.
Word origin
The adverb comes from glücklich, related to Glück, with -erweise forming an adverb that describes the manner of an event.
Usage tips
- As a sentence adverb, glücklicherweise can appear at the start or inside a clause without changing the finite verb's required position.