leh.
Used to convey uncertainty (in response to inconsistent information).
Meaning & usage
Used to convey uncertainty (in response to inconsistent information).
No leh, it’s right here.
I counted 30 leh.
Used to form “what about … ?” questions.
Our appointment leh?
Used to highlight or relay noteworthy information.
It’s next week leh.
Used to highlight the severity or seriousness of a situation.
Many houses were destroyed leh.
Reinforces the truth of a declarative remark.
You all damn noisy leh how to sleep?
Indicates a tentative reminder.
Still got risotto in the fridge leh.
Indicates a tentative request.
Close the door leh.
Indicates disagreement with an idea or suggestion.
— We can try taking the train. — I don’t think we’ll have enough time leh.
Used to soften a disagreeing opinion.
I don’t think that’s accurate leh.
Reinforces a tentative opinion and invites agreement.
In my opinion the crème brûlée was so-so only leh.
Used to suggest that the listener has failed to take something into consideration.
I don’t have all day leh.
Where this word comes from
From Hokkien 咧 (--leh, “declarative particle used for emphasis; interrogative particle used to express doubt”).
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.