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wallah
What does wallah mean?
An oath used to affirm one is telling the truth, meaning 'I swear'.
"Wallah, I didn't take it."
Origin
Arabic 'wallahi' (by God), adopted into MLE via Muslim communities.
Frequently asked questions
What does wallah mean?
Wallah is an oath meaning 'I swear (to God)', used to affirm that you're telling the truth.
Where does wallah come from?
It comes from the Arabic 'wallahi' (by God) and was adopted into MLE through Muslim communities.
How do you use wallah?
You say it to stress you're being honest, for example 'wallah, I didn't take it'.
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