yalah

Meanings

• Verb

  A Malay term meaning 'to drag' or 'to pull'.

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Variants

List of all variants of yalah that leads to same result
jalap , jalaps

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Etymology

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The Malay word 'yalah' comes from the Proto-Malayan word *yala-, which means 'to pull' or 'to drag'.

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Trivia

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1. The Malay word 'yalah' is also used as an interjection to express disappointment or disbelief.

2. The term 'yalah' is sometimes used in modern Malay literature and poetry to convey a sense of longing or desire.

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Related Concepts

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1. hantu yalah: A Malay mythical creature that is said to drag people away or lead them astray.

2. jalan yalah: A Malay term used to describe a path or road that leads one astray or away from their intended destination.

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Culture

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In Malay folklore, 'yalah' is used in the context of mythical creatures such as the 'hantu yalah' or 'jalan yalah', which are believed to drag people away or lead them astray.

How to Memorize "yalah"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize pulling or dragging an object or person to remember the meaning of 'yalah'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'yalah' with the action of pulling or dragging to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Y-A-L-A-H' to remember that it means 'to pull' or 'to drag' in Malay.

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