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leh.

Used to convey uncertainty (in response to inconsistent information).

3 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

particle/lɛ˨/[lɛ(ː)˨]/lɛ˧//le˧/
  1. Used to convey uncertainty (in response to inconsistent information).

    No leh, it’s right here.
    I counted 30 leh.
  2. Used to form “what about … ?” questions.

    interrogative
    Our appointment leh?
  3. Used to highlight or relay noteworthy information.

    It’s next week leh.
  4. Used to highlight the severity or seriousness of a situation.

    Many houses were destroyed leh.
  5. Reinforces the truth of a declarative remark.

    You all damn noisy leh how to sleep?
  6. Indicates a tentative reminder.

    Still got risotto in the fridge leh.
  7. Indicates a tentative request.

    imperative
    Close the door leh.
  8. Indicates disagreement with an idea or suggestion.

    — We can try taking the train. — I don’t think we’ll have enough time leh.
  9. Used to soften a disagreeing opinion.

    I don’t think that’s accurate leh.
  10. Reinforces a tentative opinion and invites agreement.

    In my opinion the crème brûlée was so-so only leh.
  11. 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.