/ˈbale/
Translation
okay, alright; voucher, coupon
Word origin
From the verb valer, from Latin valere ('to be strong, to be worth'). The interjection 'okay' is literally the third person 'it is worth, it holds good'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- valere
- English cognates
- value, valid, valiant
Examples
, .
Okay, we will meet at eight at the entrance.
, , .
Alright, I understand, there is no need to get angry.
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I will give you a voucher for your next order.
pagué.
This watch is worth more than what I paid.
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It is not worth arguing with him.
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