Lah
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /lɑː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lah is a noun meaning (music) Alternative spelling of la.
Meaning
(music) Alternative spelling of la.
More Meanings
- Placed at the end of a sentence to accentuate the mood or attitude of the speaker.
- Placed at the end of a sentence to convey reassurance or express solidarity.
- Indicates an attempt at expressing sympathy, conveying informality or sincerity, or establishing a rapport with the listener.
- Placed at the end of an assertive statement to express denial or dismissiveness.
- Used after an assertive statement to reinforce its authoritativeness, or to show that the speaker is confident with what they are saying.
- Asserts that something is clear, obvious or straightforward.
- Used to tone down an imperative sentence, so it sounds more like a request or suggestion.
Example Sentences
Hurry up, lah!
Don’t do it lah, it’s not worth it.
Don’t know lah […] this is very hard to say.
You won’t drown one lah. The water is very shallow.
Word Forms
- lahs
Synonyms for lah
Depending on context, synonyms include lor, la.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include la, teen, ee, dih, fah, yah.
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