Translation of Turkish word "la" to English
la
/la/
Meaning
interjectionColloquial interjection used for emphasis, equivalent to 'hey!', 'look!', or 'man!'. Also a musical note.
How to use
Highly informal and somewhat vulgar slang interjection (short for ulan). Do not use in formal contexts.
🇬🇧 English
hey, man (emphatic particle)
Example
Yapma la, gerçekten mi?
Don't do it, man, really?
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- Yapma la, gerçekten mi?— Don't do it, man, really?
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What does the Turkish word "la" mean?▼
The Turkish word "la" means "hey, man (emphatic particle)" in English.
How do you pronounce the Turkish word "la"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Yapma la, gerçekten mi?" (which translates as "Don't do it, man, really?").
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