lah
/lɑː/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 2.64 in modern English
6
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
1
Syllables
3
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
Alternative spelling of la.
particle
Placed at the end of a sentence to convey reassurance or express solidarity.
particle
Indicates an attempt at expressing sympathy, conveying informality or sincerity, or establishing a rapport with the listener.
particle
Used after an assertive statement to reinforce its authoritativeness, or to show that the speaker is confident with what they are saying.
particle
Asserts that something is clear, obvious or straightforward.
particle
Used to tone down an imperative sentence, so it sounds more like a request or suggestion.
Example Sentences
- "Pitch contour: low-mid [lɑ(ː)˨], mid-falling [lɑː˧˨]"
- "Don’t do it lah, it’s not worth it."
- "Hurry up, lah!"
- "Don’t know lah […] this is very hard to say."
- "Even if you don't know, just pretend as if you know-lah Mike. You are embarrassing me you know."
- "Please lah, you want to save me, save me the headache."
Etymology
An anglicised spelling of la.
Word Breakdown
- Root: lah, -