lah

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative spelling of la.
particle
  1. Placed at the end of a sentence to accentuate the mood or attitude of the speaker.
  2. Placed at the end of a sentence to convey reassurance or express solidarity.
  3. Indicates an attempt at expressing sympathy, conveying informality or sincerity, or establishing a rapport with the listener.
  4. Placed at the end of an assertive statement to express denial or dismissiveness.
  5. Used after an assertive statement to reinforce its authoritativeness, or to show that the speaker is confident with what they are saying.
  6. Asserts that something is clear, obvious or straightforward.
  7. Used to tone down an imperative sentence, so it sounds more like a request or suggestion.
  8. Indicates strong persuasion at the end of an imperative sentence.
  9. Indicates a retrospective remark or a reassessment of one’s opinion.
  10. Reinforces a suggestion with the implication that it is the more practical option.
  11. Indicates confirmation-seeking at the end of an inferential statement.
  12. Used to express realisation, or vexation when something is already obvious.
noun
  1. Initialism of lithium aluminium hydride.
  2. Initialism of licentiate of the Apothecaries' Hall
name
  1. A locality in the Shire of Yarriambiack, north western Victoria, Australia.

Pronunciation

/lɑː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lah.wav [lä(ː)] [lɑh˨]

Word forms

lah lahs la lar

Etymology

An anglicised spelling of la.

Synonyms

lor

Related words

what lah1–14 lor2–3 lor1 ah6 leh1–2 mah leh3–6 one1–3 hor1 know nia only sia hor2 ah1–3 hah1–3 meh ba2 leh7–11 ba1 liao already Gupta A. F. (1992) in volume 18 number 1 →DOI Lah number
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