Alack Meaning in English

word

US

əˈlæk

uh-LAK

UK

ɐlˈæk

uh-LAK

परिभाषा

An old-fashioned word used to express sadness, regret, or surprise, similar to saying 'oh no' or 'alas'.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

Very archaic and poetic; 'alack' is not used in modern conversation, only in literature, drama (especially Shakespeare), or for stylistic effect. Often found with 'alack and alas'. Not used seriously today.

• Spanish: ¡ay!
• Portuguese (BR): ai de mim - ai!
• Portuguese (PT): ai de mim - ai!
• Chinese (Simplified): 唉 (表达悲伤或遗憾)
• Chinese (Traditional): 唉 (表達悲傷或遺憾)
• Hindi: हाय (दुःख या आश्चर्य व्यक्त करने के लिए)
• Arabic: يا للأسف - للأسف
• Bengali: হায় - আফসোস
• Russian: увы - ах
• Japanese: ああ - おお
• Vietnamese: than ôi - ôi chao
• Korean: 아아 - 아, 슬프다
• Turkish: vah - eyvah
• Urdu: ہائے - افسوس
• Indonesian: aduh - duh

उदाहरण वाक्य

Alack, the window is broken.

basic

Alack, I have lost my keys again.

basic

Alack, all the food is gone.

basic

He forgot our anniversary again—alack, what shall I do?

natural

Alack, if only I had listened to your advice.

natural

Alack and alas, the show has been cancelled.

natural