Lah

/lɑː/
interjection

Used in spoken languages in Singapore and Malaysia. It has no exact translation, but it is generally used as an emphasis marker, giving more force to a statement.

Come on, lah, let's hurry up!
Visual representation of "lah" - Used in spoken languages in Singapore and Malaysia. It has no exact translation, but it is generally used as an emphasis marker, giving more force to a statement.

Often appears as...

  • hurry up
  • lah

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

interjection

Used in spoken languages in Singapore and Malaysia. It has no exact translation, but it is generally used as an emphasis marker, giving more force to a statement.

Come on, lah, let's hurry up!
Visual representation of "lah" - Used in spoken languages in Singapore and Malaysia. It has no exact translation, but it is generally used as an emphasis marker, giving more force to a statement.

Often appears as...

  • hurry up
  • lah

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "lah"
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Emotional Amplifier

Lah intensifies feelings; it can make requests sound friendlier or annoyance sound softer.

Illustration for Emotional Amplifier
Don't be like that, lah.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Casual Conversations

Use 'lah' in informal, casual settings, never in formal writing or professional environments.

Illustration for Casual Conversations
It's okay lah, no worries.
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Cultural Context

Understanding 'lah' requires cultural insight into Singaporean and Malaysian communication styles.

Illustration for Cultural Context
That's really good lah!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Amplifier

Lah intensifies feelings; it can make requests sound friendlier or annoyance sound softer.

Illustration for Emotional Amplifier
Don't be like that, lah.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Casual Conversations

Use 'lah' in informal, casual settings, never in formal writing or professional environments.

Illustration for Casual Conversations
It's okay lah, no worries.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Context

Understanding 'lah' requires cultural insight into Singaporean and Malaysian communication styles.

Illustration for Cultural Context
That's really good lah!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Amplifier

Lah intensifies feelings; it can make requests sound friendlier or annoyance sound softer.

Illustration for Emotional Amplifier
Don't be like that, lah.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Casual Conversations

Use 'lah' in informal, casual settings, never in formal writing or professional environments.

Illustration for Casual Conversations
It's okay lah, no worries.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Context

Understanding 'lah' requires cultural insight into Singaporean and Malaysian communication styles.

Illustration for Cultural Context
That's really good lah!
Visual representation of the word "Lah"

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