vae — meaning in English

English meaning

• alas interjection Used to express sadness, regret, or disappointment about something.
• woe noun Deep sadness or distress, or a misfortune that causes it.

Senses

vae is used for these senses in English:

• woe (archaic) An exclamation of grief.

woe — full definition

1. noun Deep sadness or distress, or a misfortune that causes it.
2. intj An exclamation expressing grief or dismay.

Related Latin words