Definition:A Manglish particle used primarily at the end of sentences to affirm a point or statement. Also to add weight to a sentence not unlike an exclamation mark.
Malaysian Usage:
i) Ya lah
ii) No lah
iii) Economy bad lah
iv) Petrol price down lah
v) Go mamak lah
vi) Virtually with anything
Example:
a) He's getting married lah. No more crazy nights out already. It's parenthood and Pampers for him now lah!
b) Yeah lah, she's like that one. You can't save a damsel who likes her distress lah.
c) Your fault lah! Who asked you to come late?
Conclusion
Lah is ubiquitously used in the Malaysian lexicon. Much like other Malaysian phrases or colloquialisms, its usage can be varied to signify diverse emotions, connotations or expressions. If you are unfamiliar with the use of Lah, observe how real Malaysians incorporate it into daily conversations before attempting it. Otherwise you run the risk of sounding obnoxious. Or French. Same thing really.
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