🇪🇬 Difference Between "ولا" (wallā) and "أو" (aw) Egyptian Colloquial Arabic By Doaa Alaaeldin In Egyptian Arabic, learners usually confuse: ولا wallā أو aw Both look like “or,” but they are NOT used the same way. ✅ 1. "ولا" (wallā) = OR in a QUESTION You use ولا only when you are asking someone to choose between two options. 🔹Meaning “or” (when you ask someone) 🔹Pronunciation wallā (ولا) 🔹Examples 1️⃣ تِشرَب شاي ولا قهوة؟ tishrab shāy walla ’ahwa? ➡️ Do you want tea or coffee? 2️⃣ عايز ترو