Woe is me Meaning in English
expression
WOH-iz-MEE
OH-iz-MEE
Definition
An expression used to show you are experiencing trouble, misfortune, or feeling pity for yourself—often in an exaggerated or humorous way.
Usage & Nuances
Old-fashioned and dramatic; now mostly used humorously or to express exaggerated self-pity. Not for serious situations. Often found in books, movies, and joking complaints—never in formal writing.
Spanish: ay de mí - pobre de míPortuguese (BR): ai de mimPortuguese (PT): ai de mimChinese (Simplified): 哎呀我真苦啊 - 我好惨啊Chinese (Traditional): 哎呀我真苦啊 - 我好慘啊Hindi: हाय मेरी किस्मतArabic: يا ويلتي - يا حسرتيBengali: গোয়া মোরে - কী দুর্ভাগ্য আমারRussian: горе мне - беда мнеJapanese: なんてこった - 私はなんて不幸なんだVietnamese: khổ thân tôi - thật là bất hạnh cho tôiKorean: 오, 불쌍한 나Turkish: vah bana - eyvah bana - zavallı benUrdu: افسوس مجھ پر - ہائے میری قسمتIndonesian: celaka aku - kasihan aku
Example Sentences
I forgot my homework again. Woe is me!
basic
It's raining and I lost my umbrella. Woe is me.
basic
My favorite show was canceled. Woe is me.
basic
I have to work late again? Woe is me, how will I survive?
natural
There’s no coffee left this morning—woe is me!
natural
Oh, my phone battery died again. Woe is me—I'm lost without it!
natural