No. 383 in Afrikaans
ongelukkig
Unhappy.
In a sentence
Ek is ongelukkig vandag omdat dit reën.
I am unhappy today because it's raining.
Here, 'ongelukkig' is used to express personal disappointment or unhappiness.
Ongelukkig het ek my sleutels by die huis vergeet.
Unfortunately, I left my keys at home.
In this case, 'ongelukkig' introduces a regrettable situation or occurrence.
Hy het soms ongelukkig oor sy besluite gevoel.
He sometimes felt unhappy about his decisions.
Here, 'ongelukkig' is used in a reflective manner expressing displeasure about one's own choices.
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