Lah

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim Alternative spelling of la.
2. ilgeç Placed at the end of a sentence to accentuate the mood or attitude of the speaker.

   “Don’t do it lah, it’s not worth it.”

3. ilgeç Placed at the end of a sentence to convey reassurance or express solidarity.

   “You won’t drown one lah. The water is very shallow.”

4. ilgeç Indicates an attempt at expressing sympathy, conveying informality or sincerity, or establishing a rapport with the listener.

   “Just try your best lah, and don’t think too much about it.”

5. ilgeç Placed at the end of an assertive statement to express denial or dismissiveness.

   “— I don’t think you should be cutting corners, at least put in some effort and make it look legit. — They won’t care one lah... I don’t have all day...”

6. ilgeç Used after an assertive statement to reinforce its authoritativeness, or to show that the speaker is confident with what they are saying.

   “These shoes are too small lah.”

7. ilgeç Asserts that something is clear, obvious or straightforward.

   “Get a whiteboard marker and write over it lah.”

8. ilgeç Used to tone down an imperative sentence, so it sounds more like a request or suggestion.

   “Pitch contour: falling [lɑ(ː)˦˨]”

9. ilgeç Indicates strong persuasion at the end of an imperative sentence.

   “Don’t waste your time there lah.”

10. ilgeç Indicates a retrospective remark or a reassessment of one’s opinion.

    “— Not many people would think of using a pressure cooker. — I mean, it’s pretty unconventional lah, I have to admit.”

11. ilgeç Reinforces a suggestion with the implication that it is the more practical option.

    “The nearest train station is 15 minutes away. I think we take the bus lah, hor?”

12. ilgeç Indicates confirmation-seeking at the end of an inferential statement.

    “In other words, you’re the one who started it lah!”

13. ilgeç Used to express realisation, or vexation when something is already obvious.

    “So in the end it wasn’t my fault lah!”

14. ilgeç Reinforces the factuality of an assertive statement made to correct an inaccurate, underlying assumption.

    “Oh wait it’s not today, lah. It’s on Sunday.”

15. ilgeç Used to convey a slight sense of dissatisfaction or irritation.

    “Pitch contour: mid-rising [lɑ(ː)˧˦]”

16. ilgeç Used for enumeration (when listing examples).

    “Pitch contour: mid [lɑː˧]”

17. ilgeç An assertive separator, used to reverse the order of the usual topic–comment structure of a sentence.

    “No fun lah, you.”

18. ilgeç Used sarcastically.

    “No lah, no lah.”

19. isim Initialism of lithium aluminium hydride.
20. isim Initialism of licentiate of the Apothecaries' Hall
21. özel isim A locality in the Shire of Yarriambiack, north western Victoria, Australia.