leh
Pronunciation: /lɛ˨/
The English word “leh” has 11 meanings listed here.
particle
- Used to convey uncertainty (in response to inconsistent information).
- Used to form “what about … ?” questions.
- Used to highlight or relay noteworthy information.
- Used to highlight the severity or seriousness of a situation.
- Reinforces the truth of a declarative remark.
- Indicates a tentative reminder.
- Indicates a tentative request.
- Indicates disagreement with an idea or suggestion.
- Used to soften a disagreeing opinion.
- Reinforces a tentative opinion and invites agreement.
- Used to suggest that the listener has failed to take something into consideration.
Etymology
From Hokkien 咧 (--leh, “declarative particle used for emphasis; interrogative particle used to express doubt”).
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