Malayalam

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Etymology

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) Cognate with Kannada ಇಲ್ಲ (illa), Tamil இல்லை (illai).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /illɐ/
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Adverb

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ഇല്ല (illa)

  1. no (existential negation)
    Synonym: അല്ല (alla, absolute negation)