MadeInUSSR  +  221443 Mon, 01 May 06 08:03 AM what does word "alas" mean??? MadeInUSSR Joined on Mon, May 1 2006 Petrova New Member 15 http://www.tsvetayeva.com/en/

	Jay_zzz0  +  221447 Mon, 01 May 06 08:38 AM a·las (-ls)  interj. Used to express sorrow, regret, grief, compassion, or apprehension of danger or evil. Source: Dictionary.com Jay_zzz0 Joined on Sun, Nov 27 2005 UK Full Member 114 Images

	LanguageLover  +  221500 Mon, 01 May 06 02:15 PM And here are 2 examples from the Cobuild: Such scandals have not, alas, been absent... Alas, it's not that simple. ADV: ADV with cl feelings = sadly (c) HarperCollins Publishers. LanguageLover Joined on Fri, Feb 25 2005 Contributing Member 1,507 The similarities among the languages are more than their differences!

	Clive  +  221673 Tue, 02 May 06 12:42 AM Hi, I'd like to add that 'alas' is not a common word in everyday conversation. It has a literary and perhaps slightly self-conscious aspect. It's a fine word in the right situation. Best wishes, Clive Clive Joined on Thu, Oct 28 2004 Canada Veteran Member 29,664 El tango argentino es un pensamiento triste que se puede bailar (The tango argentino is a sad thought which can be danced) Enrique Santos Discépolo Conversations

	nona the brit  +  223959 Tue, 09 May 06 01:43 PM I don't think I've ever heard it used seriously in speech. I think people would laugh if you did. Normally it would just be for a joke 'I'd make a cup of tea but - *dramatically* alas - there is no milk'. nona the brit Joined on Wed, Sep 22 2004 England Veteran Member 11,713 The name says it all. Jokes

	Janissary  +  223971 Tue, 09 May 06 02:22 PM then, where should we use it? or should we use it anyway,i mean what is the right place to use it.only when writing a poem? where it is possible to encounter with this word? I am sure i saw it in a magazine,once upon a time. regards Janissary Joined on Mon, Jan 23 2006 Istanbul Full Member 494 speak english or die Regards

	nona the brit  +  223981 Tue, 09 May 06 03:10 PM It's really not a word you can use without sounding ridiculously dramatic or humorous. Leave it in the old poetry! nona the brit