Definition/Meaning of leh
- English - Particle: leh Used to convey uncertainty (in response to inconsistent information). I counted 30 leh . — But I counted 30. No leh , it’s right here. — No? It’s right here. (interrogative) Used to form “ what about … ?” questions. Our appointment leh ? — What about our appointment? 2002 May 14, Niamh O’Leary, The Straits Times, Singapore, page L2: OK, this one, leh ? Used to highlight or relay noteworthy…
- English - Etymology: From Hokkien 咧 (--leh, “declarative particle used for emphasis; interrogative particle used to express doubt”).
- English - Pronunciation: (Malaysia, Singapore) IPA: /lɛ˨/ , [lɛ(ː)˨] , /lɛ˧/ , /le˧/ (Malaysia, Singapore, interrogative) IPA: [lɛ(ː)˦]
- English - Synonyms: what