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Arabic · word

ولا

wa-lā

and not

/wa.laː/conjunction

Meanings

  • conjunction · A1

    Used to connect and negate a clause, verb, or item, meaning 'and not' or 'nor'.

    أنا متعب ولا أستطيع النوم.

  • particle · B1

    Used before an indefinite noun in negative contexts to mean 'not even' or 'not a single'.

    لم يبقَ في البيت ولا شخص.

Appears in 2 scenarios

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