Weh — meaning in English

English meaning

• alas interjection Used to express sadness, regret, or disappointment about something.
• sore adj Painful or tender, especially to the touch.
• woe noun Deep sadness or distress, or a misfortune that causes it.

Senses

Weh is used for these senses in English:

• sore Causing pain or discomfort; painfully sensitive.
• woe (archaic) An exclamation of grief.

sore — full definition

1. adj Painful or tender, especially to the touch.
2. adj Informal: annoyed, upset, or resentful about something.
3. noun A patch of injured, infected, or inflamed skin.

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