How is the word увы translated from Russian to English

English translation
Sadly
adverb

К сожалению или с грустью.

Unfortunately, or in an unhappy way.

Examples with “увы”

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  • Увы, магазин закрылся. — Sadly, the shop has closed.

  • Мы, увы, ничем не можем вам помочь. — We can't help you, sadly.

  • Билеты, увы, разошлись за считаные минуты. — The tickets, sadly, sold out in minutes.

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