lah

particle17

1. •
   (Singlish) 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.
   • Hurry up, lah!
2. •
   (Singlish) 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.
   • No need to count lah. I’m sure the number is right.
3. •
   (Singlish) Asserts that something is clear, obvious or straightforward.

   • Get a whiteboard marker and write over it lah.
   • They’re not wrong lah... But they’re only taking themselves into consideration.
4. •
   (Singlish) 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.
5. •
   (Singlish) Placed at the end of a sentence to convey reassurance or express solidarity.

   • You won’t drown one lah. The water is very shallow.
6. •
   (Singlish) 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.
7. •
   (Singlish) Used to tone down an imperative sentence, so it sounds more like a request or suggestion.

   • I remember my friends telling me, 'People already say you're an artist, then be one lah.' — 2013
8. •
   (Singlish) Indicates strong persuasion at the end of an imperative sentence.

   • Don’t waste your time there lah.
9. •
   (Singlish) 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?
   • Use the mittens lah.
10. •
    (Singlish) 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...
11. •
    (Singlish) Used to express realisation, or vexation when something is already obvious.

    • So in the end it wasn’t my fault lah!
    • Do it yourself lah! Always need me to help is it?
12. •
    (Singlish) 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.
13. •
    (Singlish) Indicates confirmation-seeking at the end of an inferential statement.

    • In other words, you’re the one who started it lah!
14. •
    (Singlish) Used to convey a slight sense of dissatisfaction or irritation.
15. •
    (Singlish) Used sarcastically.

    • No lah, no lah.
16. •
    (Malaysia, Singlish) An assertive separator, used to reverse the order of the usual topic–comment structure of a sentence.

    • No fun lah, you.
17. •
    (Singlish) Used for enumeration (when listing examples).

    • He teach them how to cook lah, learn computer lah... […] — 2010

noun2

1. •
   Initialism of lithium aluminium hydride.
2. •
   Initialism of licentiate of the Apothecaries' Hall