arh

Particle

ah

1. (interrogative) Marks a yes–no tag question prompting the listener to clarify or confirm something.
   • Pitch contour: low-mid /ɑ(ː)˨/, [ä˨]

   Synonyms:

   hah, is it, izzit

2. (interrogative) Reinforces a short, non-rhetorical wh-question.
   • Pitch contour: rising /ɑ(ː)˨˦/
3. Emphasizes the need for absolute confirmation, permission or acknowledgment.
   • Pitch contour: rising /ɑ(ː)˨˦/

   Synonyms:

   hor

4. A particle indicating the topic of a sentence from its comment.
   • Pitch contour: rising /ɑ(ː)˨˦/
5. A confirmative final particle used in the middle of a sentence to ascertain the continued attention of the listener.
   • Pitch contour: rising /ɑ(ː)˨˦/

   Synonyms:

   right

6. (uncommon) Tagged at the end of non-interrogative sentence to convey a sense of informality or resignation.
   • Pitch contour: mid-falling /ɑ(ː)˧˨/

See all 16 meanings of ah