Etymology

leh

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Today it means: Used to convey uncertainty (in response to inconsistent information). Full definition →

German Leh
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leh · particle1

From Hokkien 咧 (--leh, “declarative particle used for emphasis; interrogative particle used to express doubt”).

Leh · proper noun2

  1. German · borrowed fromLeh
  2. English todayLeh

Two main origins: * Borrowed from German Leh, perhaps an altered spelling of Löh. * Borrowed from Khmer.

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