wala na
/waˈlaʔ na/word by word
In Filipino, "no more" is translated as wala na.
The phrase wala na is used to indicate that a supply of something has been exhausted, that something is no longer available or that someone has passed away. Depending on the context, it can mean "no more," "gone," or "dead."
Meaning: not any longer (adv)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of wala, meaning "none" or "nothing" and na, meaning "already," "now," or "anymore."
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Bisaya, the phrase Wala na gyud. is used to express "no more."
How does it change in a sentence?
When wala na is followed by a noun, the na often merges with the linker ng to become nang. For example, Wala nang beer (There's no more beer).
How do you pronounce it?
/waˈlaʔ na/
Did you know?
- The word wala originates from the Proto-Malayo-Polynesian root *wada, which originally meant 'to be' or 'exist'.
- Because wala na can mean 'is dead', saying it about a person is much more blunt than the English 'no more'. In many contexts, it is a direct way to announce a death rather than a gentle euphemism.
Examples in context
- Wala nang beer sa ref.There's no more beer in the fridge.This sentence shows how to use the form with a linker before a noun.Tatoeba #11807751 by qwertzu, translation #10612568 by CK
- Wala na kaming nakaimbak.We have no more in stock.This sentence shows how to express that a stock is exhausted.Tatoeba #11658612 by qwertzu, translation #5288607 by mailohilohi
- Wala na akong oras para makipag-usap sa iyo.I have no more time to talk with you.This sentence demonstrates using the phrase to indicate a lack of time.Tatoeba #11774163 by qwertzu, translation #17584 by CK
- Wala na po kaming matitirhan.We have no place to stay anymore.
- Hindi na po kami nag-aalok ng ganoong serbisyo.We no longer offer that service.
- Ayaw ko na po sumali sa proyektong iyon.I don't want to be part of that project anymore.
- Wala na akong pera.I have no more money.
- Sobra na 'yan! Tama na!That's too much! Stop it!
- Ayoko na maglaro.I don't want to play anymore.
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Example conversation
Antonio and Maria are checking the pantry for supplies.
- JoseWala na ba tayong asukal?Do we have no more sugar?
- MariaOo, wala na sa pantry.Yes, there is no more in the pantry.
- JoseBibili ako mamaya.I will buy some later.
- MariaSalamat, Antonio.Thank you, Antonio.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (wala, na) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries na, wala, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
