SlangMeaning & UsageOrigin & LanguageExamplesWhere It’s Used
yallaCome on, let’s go, hurry.Common in Arabic-speaking Gulf (also in Dubai).“Yalla, we’re going to be late!” / “Yalla, move it!”UAE / Middle East

Description of yalla

A motivating word to get someone moving quickly or to start something.

Examples of yalla in conversation:

  • “Yalla, ta’ala hena!” (Come on, come here!)
  • “Yalla, lets go now!”

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