* Alas: This is an interjection expressing sorrow, regret, or disappointment. It comes from the Old English word *ālā*, meaning "woe" or "alas!"
* Alak: This is not a common English word. It's possible you are thinking of "a-lack," which is an archaic variant of "alas" used in some literary works.
* Alaska: This is the name of the state in the US. It comes from the Aleut word *Alasqa*, meaning "object" or "that which is towards the sea." The Aleut people were the indigenous inhabitants of the Aleutian Islands, which are part of Alaska.
It's important to note that while all three words have a connection to a similar sound, they have completely different origins and meanings.