Etymology

wallahi

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Today it means: I swear to God; used to add emphasis. Full definition →

Arabic وَٱللّٰهِ
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  1. Arabic · derived fromوَٱللّٰهِ
  2. English todaywallahi

From Arabic وَٱللّٰهِ (wal-lāhi, literally “by God”).

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