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Hällä is a Finnish word that can function as an interjection, an adverb, or a noun, depending on the context. As an interjection, it is often used to express surprise, exasperation, or dismay. It can be translated into English as "oh dear," "alas," or "what a pity." For example, someone might exclaim "Hällä, I forgot my keys!"

As an adverb, hällä typically modifies a verb or adjective, indicating a sense of misfortune or bad luck. It can be translated as "unfortunately" or "sadly." An example sentence would be "Hällä, the train was late." In this usage, it emphasizes the negative outcome.

When used as a noun, hällä refers to a state of misfortune, bad luck, or a negative turn of events. It can be synonymous with "ill fortune" or "a setback." For instance, one might say, "He faced much hällä in his business ventures." The word carries a connotation of something unfortunate happening despite one's efforts or desires. The nuances of hällä make it a versatile word in the Finnish language, capable of conveying a range of negative emotions and situations.