Sentence examples of "unfortunately for" in English
There was a time when Christopher Columbus challenged another explorer to a duel. The latter, an underhanded chap, did not take ten steps - as dictated by the rules - but two, then turned around to shoot. Unfortunately for him, Columbus hadn't taken any steps at all.
Einst forderte Christoph Kolumbus einen anderen Entdecker zu einem Duell heraus. Der letztere, ein verschlagener Bursche, ging nicht zehn Schritte, wie es die Regeln vorschrieben, sondern zwei und wandte sich dann um zum Schusse. Zu seinem Unglück hatte Kolumbus gar keinen Schritt getan.
Unfortunately I was not in time for his speech.
Unglücklicherweise kam ich nicht rechtzeitig zu seiner Rede.
Christopher Columbus was notorious for repeatedly snoozing his alarm clock by hitting it with his fist. Unfortunately, his "alarm clock" was usually his first mate.
Christoph Columbus war berüchtigt dafür, wiederholt die Schlummerfunktion seines Weckers mit der Faust zu schlagen. Nur leider war sein "Wecker" für gewöhnlich sein erster Offizier.
Economic development is important for Africa.
Die wirtschaftliche Entwicklung ist wichtig für Afrika.
Unfortunately, I didn't get the chance to see the castle.
Leider hatte ich keine Gelegenheit das Schloss zu sehen.
Two hundred fifty kilograms is an extraordinary weight even for a sumo wrestler.
Zweihunderfünfzig Kilogramm sind sogar für einen Sumoringer ein außergewöhnliches Gewicht.
I was looking forward to seeing a scenic view of Mt. Fuji, but unfortunately it was completely hidden behind clouds.
Ich freute mich auf die Aussicht auf den Fuji, aber leider blieb er völlig hinter den Wolken verborgen.
Unfortunately I will not have much free time.
Unglücklicherweise werde ich nicht viel Freizeit haben.
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