How is the word vai translated from Romanian to English

English translation
Alas
interjection

Se folosește pentru a exprima tristețe sau regret.

Used to express sadness or regret.

Examples with “vai”

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  • Vai, am pierdut ultimul tren. — Alas, we missed the last train.

  • Magazinul era închis, vai. — The shop was closed, alas.

  • Vai, nu mai pot face nimic. — Alas, there is nothing more I can do.

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