Wala

left; left side; left-handadjective / noun

Alternative meanings

The side or direction opposite the right. It can refer to the left hand, the left side of a body or object, or a direction toward the left.

Pronunciation

WAH-lah

Root and affixes

Wala can mean left when used as a direction or side. With other stress or context, walà can also mean no, none, or absence.

Variants or conjugations

on the left; left hand; left-handed; to go left; keep left; turn left

Related words and expressions

right; side; hand; direction; turn; left side

Meaning and usage notes

To avoid confusion with wala meaning no or none, directions often use sa wala, to the left. Walhon can mean left-handed or leftist.