particle
Leh
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A Singlish/Singapore English sentence-ending particle used to soften a disagreement, offer a tentative suggestion, or gently remind the listener of something.
""I thought we were meeting at six leh.""
""Cannot leh, the shop is closed already.""
How to Use Leh
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small word Singaporeans and Malaysians tack onto the end of a sentence to soften what they're saying — a gentle disagreement, a reminder, or a tentative suggestion.
When to use it
Colloquial Singlish/Manglish; not used in formal or written standard English.
Memory tip
Think of it as a tone-softener, similar to how "though" or "you know" can soften a sentence in casual English.
Word Forms
Lehs plural
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