Wala

absent; not presentadjective

Alternative meanings

absent; not present; not there; none or not existing depending on context

Pronunciation

WAH-lah

Root and affixes

Basic word used to express absence, nonexistence, or lack.

Variants or conjugations

wala; absent

Related words and expressions

absence; presence; to be; no; empty

Meaning and usage notes

To say someone is absent, wala siya can be used, literally meaning he/she is not there.