alas in Dutch
alas in Dutch is helaas, ach en wee — alas means used to express sadness, regret, or disappointment about something.
alas in Dutch
helaas
ach en wee
What does "alas" mean?
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interjection Used to express sadness, regret, or disappointment about something.
"I wanted to catch the last bus home, but alas, I was ten minutes late and had to take a taxi instead."
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alas in a sentence
- I wanted to catch the last bus home, but alas, I was ten minutes late and had to take a taxi instead.
- Alas, the concert was cancelled due to rain.
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What is "alas" in Dutch?
"alas" in Dutch is helaas, ach en wee. alas means: Used to express sadness, regret, or disappointment about something.
How do you use "alas" in a sentence?
Example: "Alas, the concert was cancelled due to rain." In Dutch, "alas" is helaas, ach en wee.
Are there other ways to say "alas" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "alas": helaas, ach en wee.
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