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How to pronounce “wallah

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Pronunciation guide for wallah

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of wallah with real speech in context.
Available examples
2 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Kevin Kelly tells technology's epic story 17 minuteswhereas this rickshaw wallah in India could save up and buy antibiotics
Definition summary
(North India) A servant or other person responsible for something, often specified before it, for example kitchen wallah.

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How to pronounce wallah

Kevin Kelly tells technology's epic story 17 minutes

whereas this rickshaw wallah in India could save up and buy antibiotics

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “wallah

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (North India) A servant or other person responsible for something, often specified before it, for example kitchen wallah.
  • (North India, historical) Ellipsis of competition wallah.
  • (British, slang) A guy or bloke.
  • [Adverb]
  • (Islam) by God (Allah); may God be my witness. Used in making a solemn oath
  • [Interjection]
  • (nonstandard) Alternative form of voilà.

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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