helaas Learn Unstarted Summary The Dutch translation for “unfortunately” is helaas. Examples of "unfortunately" in use There are 2 examples of the Dutch word for "unfortunately" being used: Recording English Dutch Learn I’m afraid I have to turn you down. Ik moet u helaas afwijzen. Learn Unfortunately the word of the day has melted. Helaas is het woord van de dag gesmolten. Learn Practice Lesson "unfortunately" Practice (3) Lesson Learn Lesson words unfortunately etc. View all lesson words Lesson phrases I’m afraid I have to turn you down., Unfortunately the word of the day has melted. etc. View all lesson phrases Themed Courses Miscellaneous 178 Part of Speech Courses Adverbs 16