alas

• كلمة تستعمل للتعبير عن الحزن أو الأسف أو القلق، وتأتي غالبًا لافتتاح كلام عن أمر مؤسف أو مخيب للآمال، بنبرة أدبية أو قديمة نوعًا ما.

An interjection used as an adverb expressing grief, pity, or concern. It is used to introduce a statement that is unfortunate or disappointing, often in a somewhat literary or old-fashioned tone.

1. Expression of sorrow or regretB2formal

   Used to express grief, pity, or disappointment.

   للأسف

   • Alas, the project was cancelled due to lack of funding.
   • She hoped to attend the party, but alas, she was too ill.
   • Alas, the old house could not be saved from demolition.

   المرادفاتregrettablysadlyunfortunatelywoefully