What is the meaning of the word "Yallah"?

"Yallah" is an Arabic word that is commonly used in the Middle East. It is a blend of the words "Ya" (a casual way of calling someone's attention like 'hey') and "Allah" (God in Arabic). However, in the context of daily usage, it doesn't strictly mean "Oh God!" Rather, it is used to mean:

• "Hurry up" or "Come on": It is often used to encourage someone to hurry up or to move faster. For example, "Yallah, we are late for the meeting."
• "Let's go": It could be used when you are about to leave and you want someone to join you. For example, "Yallah, let's go to the market."

Despite its religious roots, "Yallah" is widely used across different religions and cultures in the Middle East and is not necessarily tied to any specific religion in the conversational setting.

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