Mawala

to disappear; to get lost; to loseverb

Pronunciation

mah-WAH-lah

Root and affixes

Root: wala, related to absence, none, or loss. “Mawala” can mean to disappear, get lost, or lose something depending on the sentence.

Meaning and usage notes

“Mawala” works well for disappearing or getting lost. If talking about losing a match or competition, “pildi” is more direct. If losing something you have, “mawad-an” is often used.