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Allison
what does "wala" mean?
Nov 9, 2010 11:56 PM
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Wala or Walah
والله
it's a way to swear
- to say that you are saying the truth
- to ask or too make sure of sometimes , like the word ( really ? )
other word is ولا
that Karim explain it above
November 10, 2010
1
If you mean wala ولا
it means nor: He neither came nor called
لا جه ولا اتصل
and it depends on the context
If you mean walaa: ولاء
it means loyalty
& if you mean the slang Egyptian accent word wla ولا
it means you boy!
so where did you hear it, Allison?
:)
November 10, 2010
1
dear
there is nothing more i can add to what my friends said here
it's a great explanation.
November 15, 2010
In egyptian dialect
wala means nor
example: I don't like neither tea nor coffee
ana mabahebesh elshay wala elahwa
November 10, 2010
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