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Using adverbs that modify an entire sentence, such as probably, fortunately and obviously.
Sentence adverbs modify an entire sentence rather than a single word.
They express the speaker's attitude, opinion, certainty, evaluation or perspective toward the whole statement.
Fortunately, nobody was hurt.
К счастью, никто не пострадал.
"Fortunately" comments on the whole situation rather than on the verb "was hurt".
Fortunately, nobody was injured.
К счастью, никто не пострадал.
"Fortunately" comments on the whole situation rather than modifying a particular word.
Probably, they will arrive tomorrow.
Вероятно, они приедут завтра.
"Probably" expresses the speaker's judgment about the whole proposition.
Probably, she will arrive tomorrow.
Вероятно, она приедет завтра.
"Probably" expresses the speaker's judgment about the likelihood of the whole statement.
Unfortunately, the shop is closed.
К сожалению, магазин закрыт.
"Unfortunately" expresses the speaker's attitude toward the whole statement.
Unfortunately, we missed the train.
К сожалению, мы опоздали на поезд.
"Unfortunately" expresses the speaker's attitude toward the entire situation.
Clearly, something has gone wrong.
Очевидно, что-то пошло не так.
"Clearly" indicates the speaker's assessment of the whole situation.
Clearly, something went wrong.
Очевидно, что-то пошло не так.
"Clearly" indicates the speaker's assessment of the whole proposition.
Honestly, I do not know the answer.
Честно говоря, я не знаю ответа.
"Honestly" comments on the speaker's way of presenting the whole statement.
Perhaps we should leave now.
Возможно, нам следует уйти сейчас.
"Perhaps" expresses possibility concerning the whole suggestion.
Perhaps we should leave now.
Возможно, нам следует уйти сейчас.
"Perhaps" expresses possibility concerning the whole proposition.
Honestly, I do not know the answer.
Честно говоря, я не знаю ответа.
"Honestly" comments on the speaker's manner or attitude toward the statement.
Certainly, this is the best option.
Безусловно, это лучший вариант.
"Certainly" expresses strong certainty about the whole statement.
Certainly, this is an important issue.
Безусловно, это важный вопрос.
"Certainly" expresses strong certainty about the entire statement.
Obviously, she was surprised.
Очевидно, она была удивлена.
"Obviously" presents the whole proposition as clear or easy to infer.
Obviously, they knew about the problem.
Очевидно, они знали о проблеме.
"Obviously" evaluates the statement as clear or easy to infer.
Common sentence adverbs include probably, certainly, definitely, perhaps, maybe, fortunately, unfortunately, obviously, clearly and honestly.
Each comments on the whole sentence rather than on a particular verb or adjective.
She will probably call later.
Вероятно, она позвонит позже.
"Probably" comments on the likelihood of the whole event.
She will probably call later.
Вероятно, она позвонит позже.
"Probably" expresses probability about the whole event.
They will certainly help us.
Они наверняка нам помогут.
"Certainly" expresses strong confidence in the whole proposition.
They will certainly help us.
Они обязательно помогут нам.
"Certainly" expresses strong certainty about the statement.
He definitely knows the answer.
Он точно знает ответ.
"Definitely" expresses certainty about the whole statement.
He will definitely come.
Он определенно придет.
"Definitely" expresses a high degree of certainty.
Maybe we should wait.
Может быть, нам стоит подождать.
"Maybe" expresses possibility concerning the whole suggestion.
Maybe we should wait.
Возможно, нам следует подождать.
"Maybe" expresses possibility concerning the whole suggestion.
Fortunately, we arrived on time.
К счастью, мы приехали вовремя.
"Fortunately" expresses the speaker's positive evaluation of the situation.
Fortunately, everyone arrived safely.
К счастью, все благополучно прибыли.
"Fortunately" expresses the speaker's positive evaluation of the situation.
Unfortunately, the meeting was canceled.
К сожалению, встречу отменили.
"Unfortunately" expresses the speaker's negative evaluation of the whole event.
Unfortunately, the shop was closed.
К сожалению, магазин был закрыт.
"Unfortunately" expresses the speaker's negative evaluation of the situation.
Obviously, he was tired.
Очевидно, он устал.
"Obviously" indicates that the whole conclusion is clear to the speaker.
Obviously, she was surprised.
Очевидно, она была удивлена.
"Obviously" indicates that the conclusion seems clear to the speaker.
Honestly, I expected something different.
Честно говоря, я ожидал чего-то другого.
"Honestly" comments on the speaker's manner of giving the statement.
Honestly, I expected something different.
Честно говоря, я ожидал чего-то другого.
"Honestly" comments on the speaker's attitude toward the statement.
Sentence adverbs most commonly appear at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence.
Their position depends on emphasis, style and the intended meaning.
Fortunately, we found the keys.
К счастью, мы нашли ключи.
"Fortunately" appears at the beginning of the sentence to comment on the whole event.
Fortunately, we found a taxi.
К счастью, мы нашли такси.
"Fortunately" appears at the beginning of the sentence to comment on the whole situation.
We fortunately found the keys.
К счастью, мы нашли ключи.
"Fortunately" can also occur in mid position while commenting on the whole proposition.
We fortunately found a taxi.
К счастью, мы нашли такси.
"Fortunately" can also occur in mid position.
Probably, she is at home.
Вероятно, она дома.
"Probably" is placed at the beginning to emphasize the speaker's judgment.
Perhaps she knows the answer.
Возможно, она знает ответ.
"Perhaps" commonly appears at the beginning of the sentence.
She is probably at home.
Вероятно, она дома.
"Probably" appears in mid position before the main complement.
She probably knows the answer.
Вероятно, она знает ответ.
"Probably" commonly appears before the main verb in mid position.
Obviously, he made a mistake.
Очевидно, он допустил ошибку.
"Obviously" is fronted to make the speaker's evaluation prominent.
They certainly understand the problem.
Они, безусловно, понимают проблему.
"Certainly" appears before the main verb in mid position.
He obviously made a mistake.
Он явно допустил ошибку.
"Obviously" can occur before the main verb in mid position.
Clearly, he needs more time.
Очевидно, ему нужно больше времени.
"Clearly" is placed at the beginning to give prominence to the speaker's assessment.
Unfortunately, the train has left.
К сожалению, поезд ушел.
"Unfortunately" appears at the beginning as a comment on the entire situation.
Maybe they are already here.
Возможно, они уже здесь.
"Maybe" commonly occurs at the beginning of the sentence.
The train has unfortunately left.
К сожалению, поезд ушел.
"Unfortunately" can occur in mid position without changing the basic proposition.
She will probably arrive soon.
Вероятно, она скоро приедет.
"Probably" occurs after the modal auxiliary "will" and before the main verb.
When placed in mid position, sentence adverbs usually follow the first auxiliary verb or precede the main verb.
Examples include She has probably finished and They will certainly agree.
She has probably finished the report.
Вероятно, она закончила отчет.
"Probably" follows the first auxiliary verb "has" and comes before the main verb.
She has probably finished the report.
Вероятно, она закончила отчет.
"Probably" follows the first auxiliary verb "has".
They will certainly agree.
Они наверняка согласятся.
"Certainly" follows the modal auxiliary "will" and precedes the main verb.
They will certainly agree.
Они, безусловно, согласятся.
"Certainly" follows the modal auxiliary "will".
He can probably help us.
Вероятно, он может нам помочь.
"Probably" comes after the auxiliary "can" and before the main verb "help".
He can probably help us.
Вероятно, он может нам помочь.
"Probably" follows the modal auxiliary "can".
We have definitely made the right choice.
Мы определенно сделали правильный выбор.
"Definitely" follows the auxiliary "have" and precedes the main verb "made".
She is probably right.
Вероятно, она права.
"Probably" follows the verb "is" when "be" is the main verb.
She is probably waiting outside.
Вероятно, она ждет снаружи.
"Probably" follows the first auxiliary "is" in the progressive construction.
We have definitely made the right decision.
Мы определенно приняли правильное решение.
"Definitely" follows the first auxiliary verb "have".
They are certainly working on it.
Они наверняка работают над этим.
"Certainly" follows the auxiliary "are" and comes before the main verb.
He will probably be late.
Вероятно, он опоздает.
"Probably" follows the modal auxiliary "will".
He has definitely forgotten.
Он точно забыл.
"Definitely" follows "has" and comes before the main verb "forgotten".
They are certainly working hard.
Они, безусловно, усердно работают.
"Certainly" follows the auxiliary "are".
You should probably tell her.
Тебе, вероятно, стоит ей сказать.
"Probably" follows the modal auxiliary "should" and precedes the main verb.
She has definitely seen the message.
Она определенно видела сообщение.
"Definitely" follows the first auxiliary "has".
Sentence adverbs can express certainty, probability, evaluation, attitude, viewpoint or style.
Examples include certainly, perhaps, fortunately, frankly, personally and technically.
Certainly, this is the correct answer.
Безусловно, это правильный ответ.
"Certainly" expresses certainty.
Certainly, this is possible.
Безусловно, это возможно.
"Certainly" expresses certainty.
Perhaps we should try again.
Возможно, нам стоит попробовать снова.
"Perhaps" expresses probability or possibility.
Perhaps he forgot the meeting.
Возможно, он забыл о встрече.
"Perhaps" expresses probability or possibility.
Fortunately, nobody was injured.
К счастью, никто не пострадал.
"Fortunately" evaluates the situation positively.
Fortunately, nobody complained.
К счастью, никто не пожаловался.
"Fortunately" expresses evaluation of the situation.
Frankly, I disagree with this decision.
Откровенно говоря, я не согласен с этим решением.
"Frankly" expresses the speaker's attitude toward the way the statement is presented.
Frankly, I do not agree.
Откровенно говоря, я не согласен.
"Frankly" expresses the speaker's attitude toward the statement.
Personally, I prefer the second option.
Лично я предпочитаю второй вариант.
"Personally" marks the speaker's individual viewpoint.
Personally, I prefer the first option.
Лично я предпочитаю первый вариант.
"Personally" identifies the speaker's viewpoint.
Technically, the answer is correct.
Технически ответ правильный.
"Technically" limits the statement to a particular technical perspective.
Technically, the answer is correct.
Технически ответ правильный.
"Technically" presents the statement from a particular viewpoint.
Obviously, there is a problem here.
Очевидно, здесь есть проблема.
"Obviously" expresses the speaker's assessment of the certainty or clarity of the conclusion.
Obviously, the system needs an update.
Очевидно, системе требуется обновление.
"Obviously" expresses the speaker's assessment of certainty or clarity.
Luckily, we had enough time.
К счастью, у нас было достаточно времени.
"Luckily" expresses a favorable evaluation of the situation.
Unfortunately, the project was delayed.
К сожалению, проект был задержан.
"Unfortunately" expresses negative evaluation.
Some sentence adverbs comment on how a statement should be interpreted.
Examples include frankly, honestly, personally, politically, theoretically and practically.
Frankly, I do not trust the plan.
Откровенно говоря, я не доверяю этому плану.
"Frankly" tells the listener how the speaker intends the statement to be understood.
Frankly, I do not think this will work.
Откровенно говоря, я не думаю, что это сработает.
"Frankly" signals that the speaker is giving a direct and candid opinion.
Honestly, I expected a better result.
Честно говоря, я ожидал лучшего результата.
"Honestly" presents the statement as a sincere personal comment.
Honestly, I was not expecting that result.
Честно говоря, я не ожидал такого результата.
"Honestly" comments on the speaker's manner of presenting the statement.
Personally, I would choose the cheaper option.
Лично я выбрал бы более дешевый вариант.
"Personally" explicitly marks the statement as the speaker's own opinion.
Personally, I would choose the cheaper option.
Лично я выбрал бы более дешевый вариант.
"Personally" explicitly marks the statement as the speaker's own viewpoint.
Politically, the decision was risky.
С политической точки зрения решение было рискованным.
"Politically" limits the evaluation to a political viewpoint.
Politically, the decision was difficult to justify.
С политической точки зрения это решение было трудно оправдать.
"Politically" identifies the perspective from which the statement is made.
Theoretically, the system should work.
Теоретически система должна работать.
"Theoretically" presents the statement from a theoretical perspective.
Theoretically, the plan could succeed.
Теоретически план мог бы быть успешным.
"Theoretically" presents the statement from a theoretical viewpoint.
Practically, this solution is too expensive.
С практической точки зрения это решение слишком дорогое.
"Practically" shifts attention to practical considerations rather than theory.
Practically, we do not have enough time.
На практике у нас недостаточно времени.
"Practically" contrasts practical considerations with theory or possibility.
Strictly speaking, that is not correct.
Строго говоря, это неверно.
"Strictly speaking" tells the listener to interpret the statement in a precise sense.
Strictly speaking, the two systems are different.
Строго говоря, эти две системы различаются.
"Strictly speaking" limits the statement to a precise interpretation.
Generally speaking, the policy has been successful.
В целом политика была успешной.
"Generally speaking" signals that the statement is a broad rather than absolute assessment.
Generally speaking, the results are positive.
В целом результаты положительные.
"Generally speaking" presents a broad rather than absolute viewpoint.
Sentence adverbs are often separated by commas when they appear at the beginning of a sentence.
Punctuation depends on their position and function in the sentence.
Fortunately, nobody was injured.
К счастью, никто не пострадал.
A comma separates the introductory sentence adverb "Fortunately" from the main clause.
Fortunately, nobody was hurt.
К счастью, никто не пострадал.
A comma separates the introductory sentence adverb "Fortunately" from the main clause.
Unfortunately, the flight was canceled.
К сожалению, рейс отменили.
A comma is normally used after the introductory sentence adverb "Unfortunately".
Unfortunately, the flight was canceled.
К сожалению, рейс отменили.
A comma commonly follows the sentence adverb "Unfortunately" in front position.
Clearly, we need more time.
Очевидно, нам нужно больше времени.
The introductory adverb "Clearly" is followed by a comma.
Clearly, we need a different approach.
Очевидно, нам нужен другой подход.
The introductory adverb "Clearly" is separated from the main clause by a comma.
Perhaps we should leave now.
Возможно, нам стоит уйти сейчас.
"Perhaps" commonly appears without a comma when it is closely integrated into the sentence.
Perhaps we should try again.
Возможно, нам следует попробовать снова.
"Perhaps" commonly appears without a comma when it is closely integrated with the sentence.
He will probably arrive soon.
Вероятно, он скоро приедет.
"Probably" in mid position is not normally separated by commas.
Honestly, I do not remember.
Честно говоря, я не помню.
A comma follows the introductory comment adverb "Honestly".
Personally, I would wait.
Лично я бы подождал.
The fronted viewpoint adverb "Personally" is normally followed by a comma.
She probably knows the answer.
Вероятно, она знает ответ.
"Probably" is in mid position and is not separated by commas.
Frankly, I do not agree.
Откровенно говоря, я не согласен.
The introductory comment adverb "Frankly" is normally followed by a comma.
They will certainly agree.
Они, безусловно, согласятся.
"Certainly" occurs in mid position without commas in normal usage.
The plan is probably unrealistic.
План, вероятно, нереалистичен.
"Probably" in mid position is normally integrated into the sentence rather than separated by commas.
Technically, the statement is correct.
Технически утверждение верно.
The viewpoint adverb "Technically" is followed by a comma in front position.
Changing the position of a sentence adverb may alter emphasis while preserving the basic meaning.
Front position often makes the speaker's attitude more prominent.
Fortunately, we caught the last train.
К счастью, мы успели на последний поезд.
Front position gives "Fortunately" strong prominence as the speaker's evaluation.
Fortunately, we arrived on time.
К счастью, мы прибыли вовремя.
Fronting "Fortunately" gives greater prominence to the speaker's positive evaluation.
We fortunately caught the last train.
К счастью, мы успели на последний поезд.
Mid position keeps the same basic evaluation but gives less prominence to "fortunately".
We fortunately arrived on time.
К счастью, мы прибыли вовремя.
Mid-position "fortunately" presents the evaluation less prominently.
Obviously, she knew about the problem.
Очевидно, она знала о проблеме.
Front position makes the speaker's certainty more prominent.
Clearly, the evidence supports the claim.
Очевидно, доказательства подтверждают утверждение.
Front position makes the speaker's assessment "Clearly" more prominent.
She obviously knew about the problem.
Она явно знала о проблеме.
Mid position integrates "obviously" more closely into the clause while preserving the basic meaning.
The evidence clearly supports the claim.
Доказательства явно подтверждают утверждение.
Mid-position "clearly" is more closely integrated into the proposition.
Personally, I would reject the proposal.
Лично я бы отверг это предложение.
Front position highlights that the opinion belongs specifically to the speaker.
Honestly, I was disappointed.
Честно говоря, я был разочарован.
Front position gives greater prominence to the speaker's attitude.
I would personally reject the proposal.
Лично я бы отверг это предложение.
Mid position keeps the viewpoint meaning but places less emphasis on the comment.
I was honestly disappointed.
Я действительно был разочарован.
Mid-position "honestly" integrates the speaker's comment more closely with the statement.
Unfortunately, the data were incomplete.
К сожалению, данные были неполными.
Front position makes the negative evaluation especially prominent.
Perhaps, we should reconsider the plan.
Возможно, нам следует пересмотреть план.
Front position gives prominence to the expression of uncertainty.
The data were unfortunately incomplete.
К сожалению, данные были неполными.
Mid position expresses the same negative evaluation in a less foregrounded way.
We should perhaps reconsider the plan.
Возможно, нам следует пересмотреть план.
Mid-position "perhaps" is less prominent and fits smoothly into the sentence.
Sentence adverbs contribute to cohesion and help organize information in spoken and written discourse.
They guide the listener or reader in interpreting the speaker's viewpoint.
The road was closed. Fortunately, we knew another route.
Дорога была закрыта. К счастью, мы знали другой маршрут.
"Fortunately" connects the new statement with the previous problem and evaluates the situation positively.
The first solution is expensive. However, it is reliable.
Первое решение дорогое. Однако оно надежное.
"However" signals a contrast between the current statement and the preceding information.
The first plan failed. However, we had a backup.
Первый план провалился. Однако у нас был запасной вариант.
"However" signals a contrast between the two statements and helps organize the discourse.
The data is limited. Nevertheless, the results are useful.
Данные ограничены. Тем не менее результаты полезны.
"Nevertheless" signals that the second statement contrasts with an expectation created by the first.
The evidence is limited. Nevertheless, the conclusion is reasonable.
Доказательства ограничены. Тем не менее вывод разумен.
"Nevertheless" signals a contrast and guides the reader toward the intended interpretation.
The project was difficult. Fortunately, we completed it on time.
Проект был сложным. К счастью, мы завершили его вовремя.
"Fortunately" evaluates the preceding situation positively and connects it to the following information.
The system is expensive. Technically, however, it is very reliable.
Система дорогая. Однако с технической точки зрения она очень надежна.
"Technically" introduces a viewpoint while "however" marks contrast with the previous statement.
The evidence appears convincing. However, further research is needed.
Доказательства кажутся убедительными. Однако необходимы дальнейшие исследования.
"However" helps organize a contrast between two related propositions.
The results look promising. Unfortunately, the sample was too small.
Результаты выглядят многообещающими. К сожалению, выборка была слишком маленькой.
"Unfortunately" introduces an evaluation that changes how the previous positive information should be interpreted.
The system is theoretically possible. Practically, it would be too expensive.
Теоретически система возможна. На практике она была бы слишком дорогой.
"Practically" shifts the viewpoint from theoretical possibility to practical considerations.
The method is simple. More importantly, it is reliable.
Метод простой. Что еще важнее, он надежный.
"More importantly" signals which piece of information the speaker considers more significant.
The proposal seems reasonable. Nevertheless, several problems remain.
Предложение кажется разумным. Тем не менее остается несколько проблем.
"Nevertheless" introduces information that qualifies the preceding positive assessment.
The proposal sounds expensive. In fact, it would save money in the long term.
Предложение кажется дорогим. На самом деле в долгосрочной перспективе оно сэкономило бы деньги.
"In fact" signals that the next statement corrects or develops the previous impression.
The results were unexpected. Clearly, more analysis is required.
Результаты были неожиданными. Очевидно, требуется дополнительный анализ.
"Clearly" guides the reader toward the speaker's interpretation of the previous information.
The deadline is close. Therefore, we need to act quickly.
Срок близок. Поэтому нам нужно действовать быстро.
"Therefore" links the conclusion to the preceding information.
The method is simple. More importantly, it is reliable.
Метод простой. Что еще важнее, он надежный.
"More importantly" signals which piece of information the speaker considers more significant.
Sentence adverbs belong to several semantic classes, including epistemic, evaluative, attitudinal and viewpoint adverbs.
These categories reflect different relationships between the speaker and the proposition.
Probably, the results will improve next year.
Вероятно, результаты улучшатся в следующем году.
"Probably" is an epistemic adverb expressing the speaker's judgment about likelihood.
Certainly, the plan will succeed.
Безусловно, план будет успешным.
"Certainly" is an epistemic adverb expressing strong certainty.
Fortunately, nobody was seriously injured.
К счастью, никто не пострадал серьезно.
"Fortunately" is an evaluative adverb expressing a positive assessment of the situation.
Unfortunately, the experiment failed.
К сожалению, эксперимент провалился.
"Unfortunately" is an evaluative adverb expressing a negative assessment.
Personally, I would avoid that approach.
Лично я бы избегал такого подхода.
"Personally" is an attitudinal or viewpoint adverb marking the speaker's personal stance.
Frankly, the proposal is unrealistic.
Откровенно говоря, предложение нереалистично.
"Frankly" is an attitudinal adverb expressing the speaker's manner or attitude.
Technically, the device is still functional.
С технической точки зрения устройство все еще работает.
"Technically" is a viewpoint adverb that limits the statement to a technical perspective.
Technically, the procedure is correct.
С технической точки зрения процедура правильная.
"Technically" is a viewpoint adverb specifying the perspective of the statement.
Clearly, the policy has failed.
Очевидно, политика потерпела неудачу.
"Clearly" is an epistemic adverb presenting the conclusion as evident.
Obviously, they misunderstood the instructions.
Очевидно, они неправильно поняли инструкции.
"Obviously" expresses the speaker's assessment of how evident the proposition is.
Frankly, the proposal is unrealistic.
Откровенно говоря, предложение нереалистично.
"Frankly" is an attitudinal comment adverb indicating the speaker's direct manner.
Personally, I would avoid that approach.
Лично я бы избегал такого подхода.
"Personally" marks the proposition as the speaker's individual viewpoint.
Theoretically, the model could work.
Теоретически модель могла бы работать.
"Theoretically" is a viewpoint adverb that frames the proposition from a theoretical perspective.
Theoretically, the device could operate without electricity.
Теоретически устройство могло бы работать без электричества.
"Theoretically" presents the proposition from a theoretical viewpoint.
Thankfully, the problem was detected early.
К счастью, проблему обнаружили на ранней стадии.
"Thankfully" is evaluative and expresses relief or gratitude about the situation.
Clearly, the two explanations are incompatible.
Очевидно, эти два объяснения несовместимы.
"Clearly" is an epistemic adverb indicating the speaker's confidence in the conclusion.
The choice of sentence adverbs varies across formal, informal and academic English.
Some sentence adverbs are characteristic of particular registers or communicative styles.
Maybe we should ask someone else.
Может быть, нам стоит спросить кого-нибудь еще.
"Maybe" is common in informal and neutral conversation.
Maybe we should leave now.
Возможно, нам следует уйти сейчас.
"Maybe" is common in informal and conversational English.
Perhaps we should reconsider the proposal.
Возможно, нам стоит пересмотреть предложение.
"Perhaps" is somewhat more formal than "maybe" and is common in careful writing.
Perhaps we should reconsider the decision.
Возможно, нам следует пересмотреть решение.
"Perhaps" is somewhat more formal than conversational "maybe".
Frankly, I do not think this is a good idea.
Откровенно говоря, я не думаю, что это хорошая идея.
"Frankly" is direct and conversational and can sound strongly personal.
The results are probably reliable.
Результаты, вероятно, надежны.
"Probably" is common across both spoken and written English.
Nevertheless, the study provides useful evidence.
Тем не менее исследование предоставляет полезные доказательства.
"Nevertheless" is more formal than conversational alternatives such as "still" or "anyway".
The results are likely to be reliable.
Вероятно, результаты надежны.
"Likely" is particularly common in formal and academic writing in this construction.
The results are arguably significant.
Можно утверждать, что результаты значимы.
"Arguably" is common in academic and formal argumentative writing.
Clearly, the evidence supports the conclusion.
Очевидно, доказательства подтверждают вывод.
"Clearly" is common in analytical and formal writing when presenting an inference.
The results are clearly significant.
Результаты явно значимы.
"Clearly" is neutral but strongly signals the writer's confidence in the conclusion.
Undoubtedly, the discovery was significant.
Несомненно, открытие было значительным.
"Undoubtedly" is more formal and emphatic than conversational alternatives such as "definitely".
Personally, I prefer the first approach.
Лично я предпочитаю первый подход.
"Personally" is common when explicitly marking a personal opinion in discussion.
Personally, I think the plan is too expensive.
Лично я думаю, что план слишком дорогой.
"Personally" is natural when explicitly marking an individual opinion.
Strictly speaking, the two definitions are not identical.
Строго говоря, эти два определения не идентичны.
"Strictly speaking" is a formal and precise way to qualify a statement.
Strictly speaking, the statement is inaccurate.
Строго говоря, утверждение неточно.
"Strictly speaking" is common in careful, formal or analytical discussion.
Place sentence adverbs correctly and distinguish them from ordinary adverbs.
Common mistakes include incorrect word order, confusing sentence adverbs with manner adverbs, omitting commas where appropriate and translating sentence adverbs directly from another language.
She will probably arrive soon.
Вероятно, она скоро приедет.
"Probably" is placed in mid position before the main verb "arrive".
She will probably arrive tomorrow.
Вероятно, она приедет завтра.
"Probably" normally appears after the first auxiliary or before the main verb in this structure.
Fortunately, we found a taxi.
К счастью, мы нашли такси.
The introductory sentence adverb "Fortunately" is separated from the main clause by a comma.
She opened the door slowly.
Она медленно открыла дверь.
"Slowly" is a manner adverb describing how she opened the door, unlike a sentence adverb.
He works carefully.
Он работает осторожно.
"Carefully" is an ordinary manner adverb describing how he works, not a sentence adverb commenting on the whole statement.
Fortunately, nobody was injured.
К счастью, никто не пострадал.
The comma separates the introductory sentence adverb "Fortunately" from the main clause.
Honestly, I do not understand the problem.
Честно говоря, я не понимаю проблему.
"Honestly" comments on the speaker's manner of making the statement rather than describing "understand".
Perhaps we should wait.
Возможно, нам следует подождать.
"Perhaps" expresses possibility about the whole suggestion rather than describing the verb "wait".
They have probably finished the work.
Вероятно, они закончили работу.
"Probably" follows the first auxiliary verb "have" in mid position.
Honestly, I do not understand the problem.
Честно говоря, я не понимаю проблему.
"Honestly" comments on the speaker's attitude toward the entire statement.
Unfortunately, the store was closed.
К сожалению, магазин был закрыт.
The introductory sentence adverb "Unfortunately" is followed by a comma.
He will definitely come.
Он обязательно придет.
"Definitely" expresses certainty about the whole event and is not a manner adverb.
Maybe we should leave now.
Может быть, нам стоит уйти сейчас.
"Maybe" can naturally appear at the beginning without a comma in ordinary usage.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept the offer.
К сожалению, мы не можем принять предложение.
"Unfortunately" evaluates the whole situation and normally takes a comma in front position.
She sings beautifully.
Она красиво поет.
"Beautifully" is an ordinary manner adverb modifying the verb "sings", unlike a sentence adverb such as "Fortunately".
She has probably forgotten the appointment.
Вероятно, она забыла о встрече.
"Probably" follows the first auxiliary verb "has" in mid position.