Definiciones
1.SymbolISO 639-2 & ISO 639-3 language code for Lahnda.
2.NounAlternative spelling of la.
3.ParticlePlaced at the end of a sentence to accentuate the mood or attitude of the speaker. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}"Pitch contour: low-mid [lɑ(ː)˨], mid-falling [lɑː˧˨]; Don’t do it lah, it’s not worth it.; Hurry up, lah!"
4.ParticlePlaced at the end of a sentence to convey reassurance or express solidarity."Pitch contour: low-mid [lɑ(ː)˨], mid-falling [lɑː˧˨]; You won’t drown one lah. The water is very shallow."
5.ParticleIndicates an attempt at expressing sympathy, conveying informality or sincerity, or establishing a rapport with the listener."Pitch contour: low-mid [lɑ(ː)˨]; Just try your best lah, and don’t think too much about it."
6.ParticlePlaced at the end of an assertive statement to express denial or dismissiveness."Pitch contour: low-mid [lɑ(ː)˨], mid-falling [lɑː˧˨]; — 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..."
7.ParticleUsed after an assertive statement to reinforce its authoritativeness, or to show that the speaker is confident with what they are saying."Pitch contour: low-mid [lɑ(ː)˨], mid-falling [lɑː˧˨]; These shoes are too small lah.; No need to count lah. I’m sure the number is right."
8.ParticleAsserts that something is clear, obvious or straightforward."Pitch contour: falling [lɑ(ː)˦˨]; Get a whiteboard marker and write over it lah.; They’re not wrong lah... But they’re only taking themselves into consideration."
9.ParticleUsed to tone down an imperative sentence, so it sounds more like a request or suggestion."Pitch contour: falling [lɑ(ː)˦˨]"
10.ParticleIndicates strong persuasion at the end of an imperative sentence."Pitch contour: mid-falling [lɑː˧˨]; Don’t waste your time there lah."
11.ParticleIndicates a retrospective remark or a reassessment of one’s opinion."Pitch contour: low-mid [lɑ(ː)˨], mid-falling [lɑː˧˨]; — Not many people would think of using a pressure cooker.— I mean, it’s pretty unconventional lah, I have to admit."
12.ParticleReinforces a suggestion with the implication that it is the more practical option."Pitch contour: low-mid [lɑ(ː)˨], mid-falling [lɑː˧˨]; The nearest train station is 15 minutes away. I think we take the bus lah, hor?; Use the mittens lah."
13.ParticleIndicates confirmation-seeking at the end of an inferential statement."Pitch contour: falling [lɑː˦˨]; In other words, you’re the one who started it lah!"
14.ParticleUsed to express realisation, or vexation when something is already obvious."Pitch contour: falling [lɑː˦˨]; So in the end it wasn’t my fault lah!; Do it yourself lah! Always need me to help is it?"
15.ParticleReinforces the factuality of an assertive statement made to correct an inaccurate, underlying assumption."Pitch contour: mid-rising [lɑ(ː)˧˦]; Oh wait it’s not today, lah. It’s on Sunday."
16.ParticleUsed to convey a slight sense of dissatisfaction or irritation."Pitch contour: mid-rising [lɑ(ː)˧˦]"
17.ParticleUsed for enumeration (when listing examples)."Pitch contour: mid [lɑː˧]"
18.ParticleAn assertive separator, used to reverse the order of the usual topic–comment structure of a sentence."Pitch contour: low-mid [lɑ(ː)˨]; No fun lah, you."
19.ParticleUsed sarcastically."Pitch contour: low-mid [lɑː˨], (in the example below) high-mid [lɑ(ː)˦]; No lah, no lah."