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SWAHILI · A WORD WITH POSSIBILITIES

ala.

tool, instrument

3 characters2 syllables approx.Kiswahili language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɑ.lɑ/
  1. tool, instrument

    class-ix
  2. sheath, scabbard

    class-ix
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Arabic آلَة (ʔāla).

intj/ˈɑ.lɑ/
  1. Used to express surprise or shock: oh! is that so?

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Arabic [Term?].

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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.